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Apr 12, 2023 direct assault resistance and disobedience revised penal code article 148 article 151 criminal 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.

Feb 11, 2020 direct assault resistance to authority criminal law revised penal code mallari case police officers

Direct Assault vs. Resistance to Authority: The Mallari Case Explained

The Supreme Court in Mallari v. People clarifies when force against a police officer is direct assault or merely resistance to authority.

Dec 7, 2016 criminal procedure appeal counsel negligence due process rules of court

When Counsel's Negligence Costs the Appeal: Lessons from Dimaandal v. Ilagan

A client is bound by counsel's mistakes unless gross negligence deprives them of due process. The Supreme Court explains the rule.