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Aug 6, 2023 criminal law direct bribery accomplice liability revised penal code supreme court gerunda case

Accomplice Liability in Direct Bribery: The Gerunda Case Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court defined accomplice liability in direct bribery cases, using the Gerunda ruling to explain key legal principles.

Oct 5, 2021 robbery direct bribery due process criminal law revised penal code entrapment

Robbery vs. Direct Bribery: What the Remolano Case Teaches About Due Process

The Supreme Court's Remolano ruling clarifies when extortion is robbery or bribery—and why accurate criminal charges are essential to due process.

Jun 7, 2020 direct bribery revised penal code criminal law public officers supreme court evidence

Direct Bribery in the Philippines: Key Lessons from Mangulabnan v. People

Direct bribery explained through a landmark Supreme Court case: elements of the crime, evidentiary standards, and practical lessons for public officers.

Jun 26, 2006 direct bribery legal ethics code of professional responsibility acejas vs people corruption

Lawyer Convicted of Direct Bribery: Acejas III vs. People and the Ethics of Representation

The Supreme Court convicted lawyer Francisco Acejas III of direct bribery for conspiring with a public officer to extort money — a warning to all legal professionals.