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Jan 24, 2002 dying declaration circumstantial evidence murder criminal procedure evidence people v norrudin

Dying Declarations and Circumstantial Evidence: People v. Norrudin Explained

The Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Norrudin shows how dying declarations and circumstantial evidence can prove murder beyond reasonable doubt.

Aug 29, 1999 witness credibility criminal law evidence paraffin test damages supreme court

Witness Credibility in Philippine Courts: Why Family Ties Don't Discredit Testimony

Philippine courts weigh witness credibility by quality, not family ties. A landmark case clarifies evidence rules, paraffin tests, and damages.