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Oct 3, 2016 criminal-law juvenile-justice discernment ra-9344 minors frustrated-homicide

Discernment Requirement for Minors: Key Lessons from Dorado v. People

Supreme Court clarifies that discernment, not intent, determines criminal liability of minors aged 15-18 under RA 9344.