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Jan 15, 2004 battered woman syndrome parricide self-defense mitigating circumstances revised penal code people vs genosa

Battered Woman Syndrome as Defense and Mitigating Circumstance in Parricide

The Genosa ruling explains when battered woman syndrome can mitigate parricide, and why it is not a complete self-defense.

Sep 29, 2000 battered woman syndrome self-defense parricide criminal law people v genosa supreme court

Battered Woman Syndrome and Self-Defense in Philippine Parricide Cases

The Supreme Court’s ruling in People v. Genosa opened the door for battered woman syndrome as a defense in criminal cases.

Sep 29, 2000 battered woman syndrome self-defense parricide criminal law supreme court women's rights

Battered Woman Syndrome as Self-Defense: The Landmark Genosa Case

The Supreme Court's Genosa ruling opened the door for battered woman syndrome as a defense in Philippine criminal law.