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Jan 30, 1997 self-defense criminal law people-v-tobias unlawful-aggression justifying-circumstances

Self Defense Claims in Philippine Criminal Law: When Do They Hold Up

Philippine courts require unlawful aggression, reasonable necessity, and lack of provocation for self-defense. Learn from People v. Tobias.