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Dec 13, 2017 criminal law extinguishment of criminal liability article 89 rpc people v bayotas civil liability death of accused

Extinguishment of Criminal Liability: How Death Before Final Judgment Impacts Guilt and Civil Obligations

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how an accused's death before final judgment extinguishes criminal liability and affects civil damages.

Mar 27, 2008 criminal-law rape qualified-rape child-protection damages reclusion-perpetua

Protecting Child Rape Victims: Damages and Penalties Under RA 9346

A look at how the Supreme Court affirmed a qualified rape conviction and clarified civil damages for child victims of sexual abuse.

Jun 17, 2003 criminal-law

Judicial Accountability Neglecting Civil Damages IN Criminal Cases Constitutes Gross Ignorance OF THE LAW

Jun 16, 2003 murder credibility of witnesses treachery damages criminal law people v pacuancuan

Murder Conviction Upheld: Credibility of Witnesses and Civil Damages in People v. Pacuancuan

Supreme Court affirms murder conviction based on witness credibility, clarifies damages for death by treachery in People v. Pacuancuan.

Mar 17, 2003 civil procedure criminal procedure rule 111 damages reservation philippine law

Reservation Requirements in Philippine Civil Actions: Hambon v. Carantes Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court applied Rule 111 reservation rules in Hambon v. Carantes, affecting civil damages claims tied to criminal cases.

Dec 7, 2001 agrarian dispute darab jurisdiction tenancy relationship civil liability criminal case supreme court

Agrarian Disputes: Why Regular Courts Yield to DARAB in Tenancy Cases

A criminal acquittal does not let regular courts award civil damages tied to an agrarian dispute—DARAB holds exclusive jurisdiction.

Aug 21, 1997 bouncing checks civil liability bp 22 estafa check dishonor philippine law

Liability for Dishonored Checks: When Civil Damages Can Be Recovered

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a party can recover civil damages from a check issuer even if criminal liability under B.P. 22 is not established.