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Mar 13, 2017 conspiracy qualified rape revised penal code homicide criminal law supreme court

Conspiracy and Qualified Rape: Revisiting Liability in Group Crimes

The Supreme Court clarifies when conspiracy upgrades rape to qualified rape and why an appellate court over-counted convictions.

Apr 2, 2003 conspiracy criminal law group crimes liability fiduciary duty administrative liability

Accountability in Group Crimes: Defining Conspiracy and Liability in Philippine Law

Explaining how Philippine courts define conspiracy and liability in group crimes, with rules on fiduciary duty for court personnel.

Oct 15, 2002 criminal-law conspiracy treachery revised-penal-code self-defense parricide

Conspiracy and Treachery in Group Criminal Acts: Philippine Law Explained

Learn how Philippine courts determine conspiracy and treachery in group crimes, and what this means for criminal liability.

Oct 4, 2000 conspiracy criminal law revised penal code murder criminal liability philippine supreme court

Conspiracy and Criminal Liability: Understanding Group Crimes in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts treat conspiracy in group crimes, when each member is equally liable, and what this means for criminal defense.