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Lawyer Disbarred for Investment Scam and Bounced Checks Under the CPRA
The Supreme Court disciplines a lawyer for running an unregistered investment scheme and issuing dishonored checks, applying the new CPRA penalty framework.
Lascivious Conduct vs. Acts of Lasciviousness: How the Supreme Court Classifies Child Abuse Cases
The Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for molesting a 14-year-old girl and clarified the correct charge and penalty for lascivious conduct against minors.
Lawyer Disbarred for Issuing Dishonored Checks and Evading Debt
Supreme Court disbars lawyer for issuing worthless checks and refusing to pay debt, affirming that dishonesty in personal dealings warrants the ultimate penalty.
When a Facebook Post Becomes a Crime: VAWC, Social Media, and Higher Penalties
The Supreme Court rules that using Facebook to commit psychological abuse under VAWC warrants a higher penalty under the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Robbery and Cybercrime: Protecting Yourself From Digital Extortion in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies how online threats to expose intimate photos can constitute robbery, and why the Cybercrime Prevention Act raises the penalty.
Disbarment for Defrauding Clients: Lessons from Dizon v. Trinidad-Radoc
When lawyers fabricate cases and misappropriate client funds, the Supreme Court does not hesitate to impose the ultimate penalty of disbarment.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Insights from the Supreme Court's Facebook Post Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies how social media posts can prove psychological abuse under RA 9262 and when ICT use raises the penalty.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: When Facebook Posts Lead to Higher Penalties
The Supreme Court clarifies when Facebook posts constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262 and how ICT use raises the penalty.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: When Facebook Posts Lead to Higher Penalties
The Supreme Court clarifies how social media posts can constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262, and when ICT use raises the penalty.
Online Libel Penalties in the Philippines: Fine or Imprisonment After Soliman
The Supreme Court clarifies that online libel may be punished with fine only, not just imprisonment, and explains how to compute the penalty.
Perpetual Disqualification: When Does It Take Effect in Philippine Law?
The Supreme Court clarifies when the accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office takes effect under Philippine law.
Breach of Trust When Court Personnel Exploit Position FOR Personal Gain
When a lawyer misappropriates client funds and neglects a case, the Supreme Court may impose the ultimate penalty of disbarment.
Omission of Drug Quantity in Information: Can Conviction Still Stand?
The Supreme Court clarifies when an Information's failure to state drug quantity affects conviction and penalty in drug cases.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: When Facebook Posts Become Crimes
The Supreme Court clarifies how social media posts can constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262, and when ICT use raises the penalty.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Higher Penalties for Social Media Harassment
The Supreme Court clarifies when Facebook posts constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262 and why ICT use raises the penalty.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Landmark Ruling on Social Media Harassment
Supreme Court affirms conviction for online psychological abuse under RA 9262 and raises penalty for ICT use.
Psychological Abuse via Facebook: Higher Penalty Under Cybercrime Law
Supreme Court rules posting demeaning messages on Facebook constitutes psychological abuse under RA 9262, with higher penalty under the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Higher Penalties for Social Media Attacks
The Supreme Court clarifies when Facebook posts constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262 and why ICT use raises the penalty by one degree.
Social Media Posts and Psychological Abuse: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means
The Supreme Court clarifies when a Facebook post constitutes psychological abuse under RA 9262, and why using social media raises the penalty.
Upholding Traffic Regulations: Valid Delegation of Power and Public Safety
The Supreme Court upholds traffic penalty regulations as valid exercises of delegated legislative power and police power for public safety.
Candidate Eligibility: No Automatic Disqualification for Unpaid Taxes Absent Express Court Order
Supreme Court clarifies that unpaid taxes do not automatically disqualify a candidate absent an express penalty in a final court judgment.
Moral Turpitude and Public Service: Examining the Boundaries of Mitigation in Administrative Penalties
The Supreme Court clarifies when mitigating circumstances can—and cannot—reduce the penalty of dismissal for conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Higher Penalty for Social Media Harassment
Supreme Court rules that using Facebook to commit psychological abuse under RA 9262 warrants a higher penalty under the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
When a Stabbing Is Homicide, Not Murder: Lessons from Gumawid v. People
The Supreme Court affirms a homicide conviction, explaining how courts weigh eyewitness testimony, denial, and penalty computation under the Revised Penal Code.