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May 30, 2011 grave threats criminal law revised penal code philippine supreme court criminal intent justifying circumstances

Grave Threats in the Philippines: Criminal Intent and Multiple Offenses Explained

Understand how Philippine courts determine separate grave threats charges, criminal intent, and the limits of justifying circumstances in this Supreme Court case analysis.

Aug 29, 2002 criminal law self-defense defense of stranger justification homicide revised penal code

Defense of a Stranger: Limits of Justification in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies when defense of a stranger justifies a killing, and when it does not.

Mar 13, 1997 defense of strangers justifying circumstances revised penal code unlawful aggression self-defense philippine law

Defense of Strangers: When Can You Legally Protect Someone Else in the Philippines

Philippine law allows defending strangers, but only under strict conditions. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court ruling.