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Jul 24, 1997 criminal-law evidence dying-declaration hearsay res-gestae rules-of-court

Dying Declarations: When a Victim's Last Words Become Evidence

Learn how Philippine courts treat dying declarations as exceptions to hearsay, and what makes a victim's last words admissible evidence.

Jul 24, 1997 criminal law murder dying declaration witness credibility rules of court supreme court

Unintended Consequences: Criminal Liability for Foreseeable Outcomes in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on criminal liability, dying declarations, and witness credibility in murder cases under Philippine law.

Jul 21, 1997 criminal-law murder dying-declarations conspiracy evidence supreme-court

Dying Declarations and Conspiracy: When Can a Deceased's Statement Convict

Explore how Philippine courts treat dying declarations, conspiracy, and eyewitness credibility in murder cases through this Supreme Court ruling.

Apr 18, 1997 criminal law evidence dying declaration res gestae homicide rules of court

Dying Declarations and Res Gestae: When Can a Victim's Words Convict?

Philippine Supreme Court explains when a dying victim's statement identifying an assailant is admissible as evidence, and how courts treat treachery.

Apr 18, 1997 criminal law evidence positive identification alibi dying declaration res gestae

Positive Identification in Philippine Criminal Law: Overcoming Doubts and Alibis

How Philippine courts weigh positive identification against alibis and dying declarations, explained through a landmark murder case.

Apr 4, 1997 criminal-law dying-declarations evidence rape supreme-court philippines

Dying Declarations Admissibility and Impact on Criminal Cases in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts treat dying declarations in criminal cases, their admissibility requirements, and their impact on convictions.

Jan 28, 1997 criminal-law murder treachery dying-declaration evidence supreme-court

Conspiracy and Murder: Understanding Shared Criminal Intent in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how dying declarations, eyewitness testimony, and treachery establish murder liability beyond reasonable doubt.

Jan 28, 1997 dying declaration evidence criminal law hearsay exception philippine law

Dying Declarations When Can A Victim's Last Words Convict

Explore the legal rules on dying declarations in Philippine evidence law and when a victim's last words may be admissible in court.