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Mar 3, 2020 criminal law attempted homicide frustrated homicide revised penal code supreme court ruling evidence

Attempted vs. Frustrated Homicide: The Gemenez Ruling on Proving Fatal Injuries

The Supreme Court clarifies when a shooting is attempted, not frustrated, homicide—key lessons on proving fatal injuries.

Nov 14, 2010 labor law administrative cases immorality government employees civil service supreme court

Immorality in the Workplace: When Personal Conduct Leads to Professional Consequences

A Supreme Court ruling shows how a government employee's extramarital affair constituted disgraceful and immoral conduct, even after resignation.

Jan 25, 2007 citizen's arrest barangay tanod warrantless arrest criminal law ombudsman philippine law

Citizen's Arrest in the Philippines: Barangay Tanod Authority and Your Rights

When can barangay tanods arrest without a warrant? The Salma case explains citizen's arrest rules and your rights under Philippine law.