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Probable Cause and Dismissal: Examining Double Murder Charges in Montilla v. People
The Supreme Court clarifies judicial probable cause, venue vs. jurisdiction, and dismissal of double murder charges in Montilla v. People.
From Double Murder to Arson: How Intent Shapes Criminal Liability in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court explains when setting fire to a house is murder or arson, and why intent determines the crime.
Eyewitness Testimony and Conspiracy Decide Double Murder Case
How credible eyewitness testimony and conspiracy principles led to homicide convictions in a juvenile double murder case.
Conviction Despite Alibi: Positive Identification Overrules Defense in Quirino Arson-Murder Case
In People v. Gaffud, the Supreme Court upheld a conviction for double murder by fire, ruling that positive identification and flight defeat alibi and denial.
Positive Identification Over Alibi Upholds Conviction in Double Murder Case
Supreme Court affirms double murder conviction, ruling that positive identification by eyewitnesses prevails over alibi and denial.
Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Double Murder Conviction
Supreme Court affirms double murder conviction, ruling positive identification by eyewitnesses prevails over weak alibi defense.
Reasonable Doubt and Circumstantial Evidence: When Suspicion Cannot Sustain a Conviction
The Supreme Court acquits five police officers of double murder, explaining when circumstantial evidence fails the test of moral certainty.
When Eyewitness Testimony Fails: Acquittal in Double Murder With Frustrated Murder Case
Supreme Court acquits Edgar Bacalso after prosecution witnesses' improbable testimony fails to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Eyewitness Testimony of a Child Upholds Double Murder Conviction
The Supreme Court affirms a double murder conviction based on a five-year-old eyewitness's clear and positive identification of the accused.