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Rape of a Person Deprived of Reason: How Philippine Law Protects Mentally Retarded Victims
In People v. Rodriguez, the Supreme Court clarified that carnal knowledge of a mental retardate is rape of a person deprived of reason under the Revised Penal Code.
Mar 20, 2002dangerous drugs actbuy-bust operationdrug salecriminal lawpeople v. rodriguezillegal drugs
Drug Sale Consummation Delivery Trumps Payment Under the Dangerous Drugs Act
In People v. Rodriguez, the Supreme Court ruled that delivery of illegal drugs completes a drug sale even without payment. Learn the rules.
Mar 20, 2002dangerous drugsbuy-bust operationcriminal lawsale of prohibited drugsra 6425supreme court
Dangerous Drugs Act: Delivery Completes the Crime Regardless of Payment
In People v. Rodriguez, the Supreme Court ruled that delivering illegal drugs completes the crime of sale even without payment.