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Dec 20, 1999 right to counsel due process criminal law unauthorized practice of law people v santocildes

Fake Lawyer Defense: When an Impostor Can Void a Criminal Conviction in the Philippines

Convictions can be overturned when the accused was represented by a non-lawyer. Learn the rules and how to verify counsel credentials.

Sep 16, 1998 criminal law child witnesses rape evidence supreme court jurisprudence family law

Credibility of Child Witnesses in Rape Cases: People v. Calma

How Philippine courts weigh child testimony in rape cases, and what People v. Calma teaches about credibility, evidence, and justice for minors.

Jul 27, 1997 land registration property law pd 1529 newspaper publication due process torrens system

Land Registration in the Philippines: Why Newspaper Publication Is Mandatory

Why newspaper publication is a mandatory requirement in Philippine land registration, and how failing to comply can invalidate your application.

Sep 29, 1996 treachery alevosia murder revised penal code criminal law supreme court

Treachery (Alevosia) in Philippine Murder Cases: The Apawan Ruling Explained

Learn how treachery (alevosia) qualifies a killing as murder under Philippine law, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People vs. Apawan.