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Aug 6, 2023 theft qualified theft intent to gain good faith ownership disputes revised penal code

Intent to Gain in Theft Cases: Good Faith Ownership Claims Under Philippine Law

Philippine theft law requires intent to gain. Learn how a good faith belief in ownership can defeat criminal charges, citing Amarille v. People.

Sep 3, 2018 qualified theft domestic servant revised penal code ra 10951 criminal law supreme court

Breach of Trust: How Philippine Law Punishes Theft by Domestic Servants

The Supreme Court explains qualified theft by domestic servants, intent to gain, and penalties under RA 10951.

Feb 25, 2018 custodial investigation miranda rights qualified theft criminal procedure right to counsel

Custodial Investigation and Confessions in Qualified Theft: People v. Cabanada

When does a police interview become custodial investigation? People v. Cabanada clarifies Miranda rights and confession admissibility in theft cases.