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Jun 18, 2018 criminal-law rape conspiracy revised-penal-code supreme-court aider-and-abettor

Aider and Abettor Establishing Criminal Liability in Rape Cases Through Conspiracy

Philippine Supreme Court rules that a person who aids a rape by holding the victim's legs is equally guilty through conspiracy.

Feb 13, 2013 criminal-law conspiracy appeal rules-of-court supreme-court homicide

Beneficial Judgments Extending Leniency to Co-Accused in Criminal Conspiracy

When one co-accused wins a favorable ruling on appeal, the benefit can extend to others—even those who withdrew their appeal. Here's how.

Aug 31, 2007 conspiracy criminal law revised penal code philippine supreme court robbery with homicide criminal liability

Shared Intent Shared Liability Understanding Conspiracy in Philippine Criminal Law

Learn how conspiracy works in Philippine criminal law, when co-accused share liability, and what the Supreme Court says about proving a common design.

Oct 9, 2000 conspiracy criminal law revised penal code philippine supreme court equal liability

Conspiracy in Philippine Criminal Law: How Group Actions Can Lead to Equal Liability

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy, group liability, and when co-accused share equal criminal responsibility.

Nov 15, 1999 criminal law conspiracy murder revised penal code supreme court people v gallo

Conspiracy in Philippine Criminal Law: When Presence Means Guilt

Under Philippine law, conspiracy makes every participant equally liable for a crime, even without inflicting the fatal blow. People v. Gallo explains how.