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Apr 2, 2024 gcta criminal law supreme court r.a. 10592 good conduct time allowance bureau of corrections

GCTA Eligibility After Conviction: Guinto v. DOJ Explained

The Supreme Court ruled that the 2019 IRR exceeded R.A. 10592 by excluding heinous crime convicts from GCTA. Here's what it means.

Aug 18, 2006 juvenile justice suspended sentence ra 9344 pd 603 criminal law supreme court

Suspended Sentences for Juvenile Offenders: Limits and Implications in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when a juvenile offender cannot get a suspended sentence, even under RA 9344.

Nov 16, 2000 criminal law rape child testimony incestuous rape evidence supreme court

Credibility of Child Testimony in Rape Cases: Lessons from People v. Mariano

Philippine courts give significant weight to a child's credible testimony in rape cases. Learn the key principles from People v. Mariano.

Oct 24, 2000 judicial ethics speedy trial administrative law code of judicial conduct philippine supreme court

Why Judges Must Decide Cases Within 90 Days: Lessons from Cadauan v. Alivia

A Supreme Court ruling explains why judges must decide cases within 90 days and the consequences of delay.

Feb 28, 2000 criminal law witness competency positive identification rape with homicide evidence supreme court

Positive Identification and Witness Competency in Rape with Homicide Cases

How the Supreme Court affirmed that a witness with hearing and intellectual impairments can provide credible testimony in rape with homicide prosecutions.

Oct 19, 1999 statutory rape criminal law child protection revised penal code people v motos rape penalties

Statutory Rape in the Philippines: When Consent Does Not Matter (People v. Motos)

Philippine law treats sex with a child under 12 as statutory rape—consent is legally impossible. Learn the rules and penalties.

Jul 27, 1999 criminal law death penalty retroactive application constitutional law accused rights revised penal code

Retroactive Application of Penal Laws Protecting Accused Rights in the Philippines

Explaining how the 1987 Constitution's abolition of the death penalty retroactively benefits accused persons whose crimes were committed before its ratification.

Apr 30, 1999 criminal procedure constitutional law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation evidence

Voluntary Confessions and Custodial Rights: Lessons from People v. Bacor

The Supreme Court clarifies when an extrajudicial confession is admissible, the role of counsel, and what makes a valid waiver of rights.

Feb 23, 1997 criminal law appeal withdrawal of appeal people v. redulosa supreme court criminal procedure

Withdrawing a Criminal Appeal in the Philippines: Rights and Limits After Conviction

Can a convicted person withdraw a criminal appeal in the Philippines? People v. Redulosa explains the right, limits, and consequences.

Feb 7, 1997 death penalty heinous crimes reclusion perpetua dangerous drugs act ra 7659 revised penal code

Death Penalty in the Philippines: Compelling Reasons and Heinous Crimes

The Supreme Court clarifies when the death penalty applies for heinous crimes and why reclusion perpetua remains an indivisible penalty under Philippine law.