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Apr 12, 2023direct assaultresistance and disobediencerevised penal codearticle 148article 151criminal law
Direct Assault vs Resistance: Understanding the Nuances in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when physical force against police officers amounts to direct assault or only resistance and disobedience under Philippine law.