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Bail After Conviction: When Provisional Liberty Ends and Surrender Becomes Mandatory
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on bail after conviction, when provisional liberty ends, and why surrender to authorities is mandatory before bail can be granted.
Treachery and Defense of Property: When Is Deadly Force Justified
The Supreme Court explains when killing a fleeing thief is murder, not justified defense of property, and what makes surrender voluntary.
Mitigating Circumstances in Murder and Parricide: Voluntary Surrender and Plea of Guilt Under Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine courts treat mitigating circumstances like illness and passion in murder and parricide cases, and why claims need solid evidence.
Homicide vs Murder in the Philippines: Intent and Mitigating Circumstances Explained
Learn how Philippine courts distinguish homicide from murder, and when mitigating circumstances like passion, intoxication, or surrender may apply.
Self-Defense vs. Treachery: Understanding Criminal Liability in the Philippines
The Supreme Court explains when self-defense fails against treachery, and how conspiracy and surrender affect criminal liability in murder cases.
Self-Defense and Voluntary Surrender: Key Lessons from a Philippine Murder Case
A Philippine Supreme Court case clarifies when self-defense fails and voluntary surrender mitigates murder liability. Learn the rules.