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Unlawful Restraint Establishing Intent in Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention
The Supreme Court explains how acts of clubbing, sacking, and carrying a victim establish the intent to deprive liberty under Article 267.
Ransom and Restraint: Defining Kidnapping for Extortion in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of kidnapping for ransom under Article 267, showing how extortion and deprivation of liberty define the crime.
Unlawful Restraint: The Essential Elements of Serious Illegal Detention in the Philippines
Understand the elements of serious illegal detention under Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code, explained through a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Custodial Rights and Illegal Detention: Protecting Minors From Unlawful Deprivation of Liberty
The Supreme Court affirms that taking a minor, even briefly, constitutes serious illegal detention under Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code.
When Police Power Becomes Criminal Extortion As Kidnapping FOR Ransom
A police officer who kidnaps and extorts ransom acts in a private capacity and may be prosecuted for kidnapping under Article 267, even if the victim was later arrested for drugs.
Accountability for All: Criminal Liability and Kidnapping for Ransom Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on kidnapping for ransom clarifies liability of principals and accomplices under Article 267, RPC.
Brief Detention Still Counts: Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention in the Philippines
Even one hour of illegal restraint can be kidnapping of a minor. Learn the elements and penalties under Article 267.
Deprivation of Liberty: Understanding Kidnapping and Illegal Detention of Minors in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains when taking a child constitutes kidnapping and serious illegal detention under Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code.
Kidnapping for Ransom: Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on kidnapping for ransom, positive identification, alibi, conspiracy, and damages under Article 267.