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Understanding Treachery and Premeditation in Murder Cases: Insights from a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court D
The Supreme Court explains treachery, evident premeditation, and use of motor vehicle as aggravating circumstances in murder convictions.
Res Judicata and Forum Shopping: When Prior Rulings Do Not Bar a Contempt Case
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of res judicata and forum shopping in a case involving used motor vehicle importations.
License Plate Standardization: Budget Validity and Public Safety Upheld
Supreme Court affirms the constitutionality of funding the LTO's Motor Vehicle License Plate Standardization Program under the 2014 GAA.
Subic Bay Freeport: When Legal Interest Justifies Intervention in Import Duty Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of legal interest for intervention in challenges to import duties on used motor vehicles in the Subic Bay Freeport.
Vehicular Homicide vs. Murder: Intent and the Use of a Motor Vehicle
When does a fatal vehicular incident become murder? The Mallari case shows how intent and the use of a motor vehicle elevate the crime.
Why Bicycles Aren't Held to the Same Negligence Standard as Motor Vehicles
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why motorists face a higher duty of care than cyclists, and why a cyclist's ordinance violation doesn't automatically bar damages.
Carnapping vs Theft: Defining Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when taking a vehicle is carnapping, not qualified theft, and the proper penalties.
Vehicular Homicide Establishing Intent IN Motor Vehicle Murder Cases
Warrantless Arrests and Transporting Illegal Drugs: Key Philippine Rulings
A look at the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Correa on warrantless arrests, transporting illegal drugs, and the "use of a motor vehicle" aggravating circumstance.