Legal Insights

Estafa and Bouncing Checks: Understanding Penalties and Retroactivity in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when RA 10951's reduced estafa penalties apply retroactively and why a trial court erred in releasing a convict.

Estafa and Falsification: How RA 10951 Changed Penalties in Philippine Convictions

The Supreme Court explains how RA 10951 reduced penalties for estafa and falsification, affecting sentencing and probation eligibility.

Finality of Judgment and Penalty Recomputation Under RA 10951: Insights from Aguinaldo v. People

A Supreme Court ruling explains when final judgments may be modified and how RA 10951 affects penalties for estafa.

Final Judgments and Penalty Correction: Aguinaldo IV v. People Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies when a final criminal conviction can still be modified, applying RA 10951 to reduce an estafa penalty.

Breach of Trust: How Philippine Law Punishes Theft by Domestic Servants

The Supreme Court explains qualified theft by domestic servants, intent to gain, and penalties under RA 10951.

RA 10951 Penalty Adjustments Apply Even After Final Judgment: The Elbanbuena Case

The Supreme Court allows reopening final judgments to apply RA 10951's reduced penalties, remanding cases to trial courts for recomputation.

Retroactive Penalty Adjustment Under RA 10951: The Elbanbuena Guidelines

The Supreme Court explains how convicts can seek reduced sentences and possible release under RA 10951, even after final judgment.

RA 10951 Retroactive Application: Modifying Malversation Penalties After Final Judgment

Explains Hernan v. Sandiganbayan, where the Supreme Court allowed RA 10951's favorable penalty reduction to apply even after final judgment in malversation cases.