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Jan 28, 2013 criminal-law

Extinguishment OF Criminal Liability Death Before Final Judgment AND THE Privileged Mitigating Circumstance OF Minority

Jan 31, 2006 criminal law minority mitigating circumstance revised penal code indeterminate sentence law

How Minority Affects Criminal Liability: The Larrañaga Case on Privileged Mitigating Circumstances

The Supreme Court explains how the privileged mitigating circumstance of minority lowers penalties under the Revised Penal Code.

Jul 26, 2004 criminal law murder privileged mitigating circumstance minority revised penal code philippine supreme court

Minority as Privileged Mitigating Circumstance in Murder Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies that minority is a privileged mitigating circumstance under Article 68, reducing the penalty for murder by one degree.

Aug 15, 2003 criminal law privileged mitigating circumstance minority birth certificate rape revised penal code

Minority as a Privileged Mitigating Circumstance: The Weight of a Birth Certificate in Criminal Cases

A birth certificate is the best evidence of age. The Supreme Court explains how minority can reduce a criminal penalty.