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Oct 29, 2024 qualified theft grave abuse of confidence criminal law revised penal code supreme court

Qualified Theft vs. Simple Theft: When Does Grave Abuse of Confidence Apply?

The Supreme Court clarifies when employee theft becomes qualified theft, requiring proof of special trust beyond ordinary employer-employee relations.

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.

Jan 20, 2019 qualified theft reasonable doubt presumption of innocence criminal law supreme court

Reasonable Doubt in Qualified Theft: When Missing Proof Means Acquittal

A look at how the Supreme Court acquitted an accounting-in-charge of qualified theft when the prosecution failed to prove taking and intent.

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.

Jul 12, 2009 theft impossible crime qualified theft dishonored check criminal law

When a Dishonored Check Cannot Be Theft: The Impossible Crime Doctrine in the Philippines

Can a worthless check be the object of theft? The Supreme Court explains the impossible crime doctrine and why intent alone is not enough.