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Jul 25, 2023 double jeopardy criminal law acquittal finality of judgment philippine supreme court

Double Jeopardy in the Philippines: When an Acquittal Becomes Final

Philippine law protects acquitted persons from retrial through double jeopardy. Learn the rule, its narrow exceptions, and key case law.

Feb 12, 2023 criminal law treachery qualifying circumstances information waiver insanity defense

Defective Informations and Qualifying Circumstances: Lessons from People v. Pilen

The Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Pilen clarifies when defective Informations waive objections and how treachery is proven.

Jun 22, 2021 criminal procedure motion to quash amendment of information lazaro v people revised rules of criminal procedure

Amending Defective Criminal Charges: The Lazaro Doctrine on Procedural Flexibility

Learn how Philippine courts amend defective criminal charges to prevent dismissal on technicalities, based on Lazaro v. People.

Mar 17, 2021 unfair competition intellectual property code continuing offense jurisdiction supreme court

Unfair Competition as a Continuing Offense: What the Petron v. Yao Ruling Means

The Supreme Court clarifies when selling counterfeit goods is a continuing offense, affecting jurisdiction and prosecution strategy.

Jun 18, 2017 criminal law direct assault information homicide right to be informed supreme court

Defective Information Reduces Direct Assault Conviction to Homicide

A missing element in the information reduced a direct assault conviction to homicide, underscoring the constitutional right to be informed of charges.

Jun 21, 2015 criminal law falsification venue jurisdiction revised penal code supreme court

Falsification of Private Documents: Where Venue Lies Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that venue for falsification of private documents is where the falsification occurred, not where the document was used.

Feb 24, 2015 estafa theft juridical possession criminal law employee misappropriation revised penal code

Theft vs. Estafa: When Employee Misappropriation Is Not Estafa (Benabaye Doctrine)

The Supreme Court in Benabaye v. People clarifies when an employee's misappropriation of funds is theft, not estafa, based on possession.

Feb 19, 2007 criminal procedure due process reopening cases rule 119 supreme court

Reopening Criminal Cases in the Philippines: The Hearing Requirement Under Rule 119

When can a Philippine court reopen a criminal case before judgment? The rules require a hearing—and the Supreme Court has enforced that requirement.

Nov 28, 2001 civil procedure independent civil action criminal procedure estafa forum shopping civil code

Independent Civil Actions Under the Civil Code: No Reservation Needed, Even With a Pending Criminal Case

The Supreme Court clarifies that civil claims based on the Civil Code may proceed independently of criminal cases, with no prior reservation required.

Feb 23, 1997 criminal law appeal withdrawal of appeal people v. redulosa supreme court criminal procedure

Withdrawing a Criminal Appeal in the Philippines: Rights and Limits After Conviction

Can a convicted person withdraw a criminal appeal in the Philippines? People v. Redulosa explains the right, limits, and consequences.