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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.