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Feb 1, 2023 police misconduct excessive force grave misconduct administrative liability pnp operational procedures criminal law

Police Misconduct Excessive Force: SC Upholds Dismissal of PO2 in Fatal Shooting

The Supreme Court affirms dismissal of a police officer for grave misconduct after fatal shooting, clarifying limits of law enforcement authority.

Feb 17, 2021 sheriff misconduct administrative case religious discrimination islamophobia writ execution supreme court

Sheriff Misconduct and Religious Bias: A Landmark Philippine Administrative Case

A sheriff's excessive force and Islamophobic justification lead to a one-year suspension and a strong rebuke from the Supreme Court.

Feb 23, 2004 criminal law self-defense rape revised penal code supreme court

Limits of Self-Defense When Force Exceeds the Threat in Philippine Law

When a victim fights back against a rapist, does the law punish excessive force? Philippine jurisprudence explains the limits.

Jan 19, 2000 self-defense homicide excessive-force criminal-law supreme-court revised-penal-code

When Excessive Force Destroys a Self-Defense Claim in Philippine Homicide Cases

The Supreme Court explains why 16 stab wounds negate self-defense and how excessive force turns a killing into homicide, not murder.