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Treachery and Conspiracy: Distinguishing Multiple Murder From Complex Crime
The Supreme Court clarifies when killing several victims is separate murder counts, not a complex crime, despite treachery and conspiracy.
Dying Declarations and Witness Credibility Determining Guilt in Murder Cases
Supreme Court ruling on witness credibility, alibi, conspiracy, and treachery in multiple murder convictions.
Criminal Conspiracy Establishing Shared Intent IN Multiple Homicide Cases
How Philippine courts apply conspiracy to hold all participants liable for multiple murder, even when only some fired the fatal shots.
Conspiracy and Self-Defense: Establishing Guilt in Multiple Murder Cases
How the Supreme Court rejected self-defense claims and found conspiracy in the brutal killing of a defenseless couple.
Ambush AND Accountability Conspiracy AND Treachery IN Multiple Murder
Positive Identification Trumps Alibi Upholding Conviction IN Multiple Murder Case
Complex Crime vs Separate Offenses: When Multiple Murders Are Not a Single Crime
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when multiple killings form one complex crime or separate offenses, and the effect on penalties.
Treachery in Philippine Criminal Law: Understanding Intent and Qualifying Circumstances
The Supreme Court explains treachery, evident premeditation, and conspiracy in a brutal multiple murder case from Negros Oriental.
Credibility of Eyewitnesses in Philippine Criminal Law: Lessons from People v. Palomar
How the Supreme Court weighed eyewitness credibility, minor inconsistencies, and alibi in a brutal multiple murder case.