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Apr 16, 2009 forestry-code warrantless-search plain-view-doctrine illegal-possession criminal-law supreme-court

Possession Is Key: Upholding Convictions Despite Warrantless Searches in Forestry Code Violations

The Supreme Court explains when warrantless seizures of lumber are valid and why mere possession without documents is a crime.

Jul 26, 2001 criminal-law murder mitigating-circumstances illegal-possession-of-firearms revised-penal-code supreme-court

Vindication and Unlicensed Firearms: When Personal Offense Mitigates Murder

The Supreme Court clarifies how a grave personal offense can mitigate murder and how unlicensed firearms affect sentencing.

Mar 15, 1996 criminal-law self-defense treachery eyewitness-testimony evidence illegal-possession-of-firearms

Eyewitness Testimony and Self-Defense: Lessons from People v. Rosales

The Supreme Court explains when eyewitness testimony prevails over self-defense claims and how courts assess treachery in Philippine criminal cases.