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Showing 1–6 of 6 articles for “penalty imposition”

Circumstantial Evidence and Penalty Rules in Philippine Homicide Convictions

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies penalty imposition, damages, and evidence rules in homicide appeals under Rule 45.

Circumstantial Evidence and Penalty Fixing in Homicide: Ladines v. People

The Supreme Court clarifies penalty imposition rules and damages in homicide, affirming conviction based on circumstantial evidence.

Arbitrary Penalty Imposition Justification Required FOR Maximum Sentences

Trial courts must justify imposing the maximum penalty within a period; otherwise, the lowest penalty applies, as ruled in Ladines v. People.

Reckless Imprudence Penalty Corrected in Road Accident Conviction

SC clarifies proper penalties for reckless imprudence resulting in serious physical injuries, correcting CA's erroneous penalty imposition.

Treachery in Robbery With Homicide: Supreme Court Clarifies Aggravating Circumstances

The Supreme Court clarifies that treachery can aggravate robbery with homicide when the victim is killed treacherously, affecting penalty imposition.

Reckless Imprudence in Vehicular Accidents: Negligence and Penalty Rules

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on reckless imprudence in vehicular accidents, explaining negligence standards, proximate cause, and penalty imposition under Article 365.