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Jun 8, 2020 parricide conspiracy principal-by-inducement revised-penal-code criminal-law supreme-court

Understanding Conspiracy and Principal by Inducement in Philippine Parricide Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies conspiracy and principal by inducement in parricide, ruling that a wife's words of command made her equally liable with the killer.

Sep 19, 2005 illegal recruitment conspiracy large-scale illegal recruitment ra 8042 overseas employment criminal law

Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment: When Conspiracy and Acts of Participation Establish Guilt

The Supreme Court explains when a person who did not collect fees can still be liable for large-scale illegal recruitment through conspiracy.

Jan 18, 2001 estafa conspiracy bouncing checks criminal law revised penal code

Conspiracy in Check Fraud: When Signing Another's Check Is Not Estafa

The Supreme Court explains when signing checks from another person's account does not prove conspiracy in estafa cases.

Jan 16, 2001 criminal law murder conspiracy treachery revised penal code supreme court

Conspiracy and Treachery in Murder Cases: Lessons from People v. Pablo

The Supreme Court explains how conspiracy and treachery define murder in the Philippines, using the 2001 People v. Pablo ruling.

Aug 22, 1996 criminal law implied conspiracy conspiracy escalante massacre sandiganbayan criminal liability

Implied Conspiracy When Collective Actions Lead to Criminal Liability in the Philippines

The Supreme Court explains how implied conspiracy can hold multiple offenders liable for crimes committed during a collective action, using the Escalante massacre case.