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Jul 31, 2018criminal lawrepublic act 10951penalty reductionrevised penal codemalversationsupreme court
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.