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Jan 4, 2022 reckless imprudence criminal law damage to property physical injuries article 365 revised penal code

Reckless Imprudence Penalties for Damage to Property and Physical Injuries

Explaining how Philippine courts penalize reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property and physical injuries, based on a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 26, 2012 reckless imprudence proximate cause contributory negligence traffic law vehicle collision criminal law

Blind Curves and Fault: When a Bus Driver’s Contributory Negligence Still Means Acquittal

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies proximate cause in blind-curve collisions, acquitting a bus driver whose negligence was only contributory.