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Drug Possession, Custody, and the Indeterminate Sentence Law: Key Lessons from a Shabu Conviction
A conviction for possessing shabu is upheld, but the Supreme Court corrects the penalty to an indeterminate sentence without subsidiary imprisonment.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Credibility of Testimony and Indeterminate Sentence Law in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Supreme Court affirms father's rape conviction, clarifies proper indeterminate penalty and damages in child sexual assault cases.
Indeterminate Sentence Law Clarifying Penalties for Drug Possession
Supreme Court clarifies how the Indeterminate Sentence Law applies to drug possession penalties under RA 9165.
Mitigating Circumstances and Indeterminate Sentences: Balancing Justice and Individual Factors in Robbery Case
A Supreme Court ruling on how analogous mitigating circumstances and the Indeterminate Sentence Law shape penalties in robbery convictions.
Theft by Deceit: Defining Penalties for Estafa and the Indeterminate Sentence Law
The Supreme Court clarifies how indeterminate penalties for estafa are computed, reaffirming the rule that the minimum term comes from the penalty next lower to that prescribed by law.
Judge Held Liable for Delay and Ignorance of the Indeterminate Sentence Law
A judge's delay in promulgating a decision and erroneous application of the Indeterminate Sentence Law led to administrative liability, though the case closed upon his death.