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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.

Sep 23, 1996 self-defense defense of relatives justifying circumstances revised penal code criminal law unlawful aggression

Self-Defense and Defense of Relatives in Philippine Law: Limits and Lessons from People v. Babor

When does self-defense fail in the Philippines? People v. Babor clarifies the limits of justifying circumstances, unlawful aggression, and reasonable force.

Jul 16, 1996 self-defense revised penal code criminal law unlawful aggression supreme court

Self-Defense in the Philippines: When Using Force Becomes Justifiable

Philippine law allows self-defense only under strict conditions. Learn the rules, the limits of proportionate force, and key lessons from a Supreme Court case.

Jul 4, 1996 self-defense unlawful aggression revised penal code criminal law people vs cabiles

Self-Defense in the Philippines: Unlawful Aggression and the Cabiles Case

Philippine self-defense law requires unlawful aggression, reasonable force, and no provocation. The Cabiles case shows how courts test these elements.

Mar 15, 1996 criminal-law self-defense treachery eyewitness-testimony evidence illegal-possession-of-firearms

Eyewitness Testimony and Self-Defense: Lessons from People v. Rosales

The Supreme Court explains when eyewitness testimony prevails over self-defense claims and how courts assess treachery in Philippine criminal cases.