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Treachery and the Sanctity of the Home: Defining Murder in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies treachery and dwelling in murder cases, ruling on a fatal stabbing inside the victim's home.
Treachery and Dwelling: Aggravating Circumstances in Philippine Murder Cases
How the Supreme Court applied treachery and dwelling as qualifying and aggravating circumstances in a murder conviction, with practical lessons.
Access Denied Corporate Officers AND THE Limits OF Dwelling Trespass
Rape in the Victim's Home: When Dwelling Aggravates the Crime
Philippine Supreme Court explains when "dwelling" aggravates rape, and how RA 9346 changed the penalty from death to reclusion perpetua.
Dwelling as Aggravating Circumstance: Why Specific Allegation in Criminal Informations Matters
Learn why aggravating circumstances like dwelling must be specifically alleged in criminal informations, based on People v. Aquino.
Dwelling AS AN Aggravating Circumstance Retroactive Application AND THE Right TO BE Informed
Treachery and Dwelling Limits on the Death Penalty in Philippine Criminal Law
Explore how Philippine courts apply treachery and dwelling as qualifying circumstances in criminal cases, and their impact on penalties.
Rape Conviction and Venue: When Aggravating Circumstances Must Be Alleged
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why aggravating circumstances like dwelling and nighttime must be alleged in the information to justify the death penalty.
Sanctity of the Home: Understanding Dwelling as an Aggravating Circumstance in Philippine Criminal Law
The Supreme Court explains when dwelling aggravates a crime, even if the victim is not the owner of the home.
When Domestic Disputes Turn Deadly: Treachery and Dwelling in Philippine Murder Cases
The Supreme Court explains how treachery and dwelling qualify a killing as murder, using the Riglos case as a guide.
Treachery, Abuse of Superior Strength, and Dwelling in Murder: Lessons from People v. Riglos
The Supreme Court clarifies when treachery absorbs abuse of superior strength and how dwelling aggravates murder in People v. Riglos.
When Circumstantial Evidence Speaks Volumes: Understanding Homicide Convictions in the Philippines
The Supreme Court explains how circumstantial evidence can prove homicide beyond reasonable doubt, and why dwelling aggravates the penalty.