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Apr 23, 2010 criminal-law self-defense unlawful-aggression murder justifying-circumstances revised-penal-code

Self-Defense vs Murder: Unlawful Aggression in Philippine Criminal Law

The Supreme Court explains when self-defense fails in murder cases, focusing on unlawful aggression as its primordial element.

Jun 20, 2000 bail capital offense criminal procedure rule 114 judicial discretion rape

Bail in Capital Offenses: The Mandatory Hearing Requirement

Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why judges must hold a hearing before granting bail in capital offenses like rape.

Apr 20, 1998 criminal law judicial impartiality fair trial clarificatory questions murder credibility of witnesses

Fair Trial or Biased Judge: When a Trial Judge's Questions Are Proper in Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's clarificatory questions during trial are proper and do not prove judicial bias.