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Mar 23, 2021 criminal law attempted rape with homicide circumstantial evidence people v cabornay revised penal code

Attempted Rape with Homicide: Circumstantial Evidence and the Cabornay Case

The Supreme Court affirms that circumstantial evidence can convict in attempted rape with homicide, clarifying the standards under Philippine law.

Oct 17, 2000 criminal law improvident plea searching inquiry rules of court capital offense

Improvident Plea of Guilt in the Philippines: The Searching Inquiry Requirement

A guilty plea in a capital offense requires a searching inquiry. Learn what makes a plea improvident and how courts protect the accused.

Feb 28, 2000 criminal law witness competency positive identification rape with homicide evidence supreme court

Positive Identification and Witness Competency in Rape with Homicide Cases

How the Supreme Court affirmed that a witness with hearing and intellectual impairments can provide credible testimony in rape with homicide prosecutions.

May 10, 1999 custodial investigation admissibility of confessions constitutional rights criminal procedure media interviews people v domantay

Confessions to Media in Philippine Law: The Domantay Case on Custodial Investigation

When are confessions to media admissible in Philippine courts? The Domantay case explains the limits of custodial investigation rights.