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Sep 3, 1996 treachery recidivism aggravating circumstances revised penal code criminal law supreme court

Treachery and Recidivism: How Aggravating Circumstances Shape Philippine Criminal Cases

A look at how treachery, recidivism, and habituality affect criminal liability, explained through a 1996 Supreme Court ruling.

Aug 30, 1996 criminal-law homicide murder aggravating-circumstances treachery revised-penal-code

Homicide vs Murder: Intent and Aggravating Circumstances in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court explains when a killing is homicide, not murder, and how aggravating circumstances affect the penalty.

May 15, 1996 robbery with homicide alibi aggravating circumstances revised penal code criminal law people v feliciano

Robbery With Homicide: Intent, Alibi, and Aggravating Circumstances Explained

A look at People v. Feliciano on robbery with homicide, the weakness of alibi, and how aggravating circumstances affect the penalty.