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Aug 22, 2022 criminal law ra 7610 lascivious conduct child abuse supreme court

Lascivious Conduct Under RA 7610: The Trocio Case on Child Abuse

The Supreme Court clarifies what constitutes lascivious conduct under RA 7610, holding a doctor liable for abusing a minor patient.

Oct 22, 2003 criminal law accomplice liability conspiracy murder revised penal code

Accomplice Liability in Murder: When Presence Is Not Enough

Philippine law requires proof of concerted action for accomplice liability in murder. Learn from the Gialolo case.

Jun 21, 2000 criminal law rape victim testimony credibility of witnesses alibi jurisprudence

Sole Testimony of a Rape Victim: The Hofileña Case and Philippine Jurisprudence

Philippine jurisprudence holds that the sole, credible testimony of a rape victim can sustain a conviction. Learn the rules from People v. Hofileña.

Sep 29, 1996 treachery alevosia murder revised penal code criminal law supreme court

Treachery (Alevosia) in Philippine Murder Cases: The Apawan Ruling Explained

Learn how treachery (alevosia) qualifies a killing as murder under Philippine law, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People vs. Apawan.