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Jan 10, 2021 robbery revised penal code criminal law supreme court poquiz v people intent to gain

Robbery Under Philippine Law: When Taking and Intent to Gain Are Complete

The Supreme Court in Poquiz v. People clarifies when robbery is consummated—the moment of taking, not recovery. Learn the elements and practical implications.

Nov 17, 2020 criminal law robbery with rape grave threats revised penal code supreme court evidence

Robbery with Rape and Grave Threats: Key Lessons from People v. Bueza

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how credible testimony can prove robbery with rape and grave threats, even without physical injuries.

Feb 25, 2018 custodial investigation miranda rights qualified theft criminal procedure right to counsel

Custodial Investigation and Confessions in Qualified Theft: People v. Cabanada

When does a police interview become custodial investigation? People v. Cabanada clarifies Miranda rights and confession admissibility in theft cases.

Oct 16, 2008 robbery intent to gain animus lucrandi criminal law revised penal code supreme court

Intent to Gain in Robbery: When Helping a Neighbor Is Not a Crime

The Supreme Court acquitted a man of robbery for helping a neighbor move property, ruling that intent to gain must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.