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Extortion Under the Color of Authority: Understanding Simple Robbery in the Philippines
When court employees demand money to perform official duties, they commit simple robbery. The Supreme Court explains why in Peralta v. People.
Theft vs. Robbery in the Philippines: The Element of Force Explained
Understand the difference between theft and robbery under Philippine law, and how the element of force affects criminal liability and penalties.
Cyber-Enabled Robbery in the Philippines: How RA 10175 Raises Penalties for Digital Extortion
Learn how the Supreme Court applies the Cybercrime Prevention Act to robbery committed through digital means, and why penalties are one degree higher.
Robbery and Cybercrime: Protecting Yourself From Digital Extortion in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies how online threats to expose intimate photos can constitute robbery, and why the Cybercrime Prevention Act raises the penalty.
Robbery by Extortion: When Law Enforcement Crosses the Line
Police officers who demand money to drop charges commit robbery by extortion. The Supreme Court explains why.
Intent Matters Distinguishing Robbery With Homicide From Separate Crimes of Homicide and Theft
When theft follows a killing as an afterthought, the crime is not robbery with homicide but separate offenses. The Supreme Court explains why intent matters.
Accountability in Robbery: The Reach of Conspiracy in Robbery With Homicide
When does a participant in a robbery become liable for a killing committed by a co-conspirator? The Supreme Court explains in People v. Boringot.
Robbery with Sexual Assault: When Separate Crimes Apply in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when robbery plus sexual assault forms a special complex crime or separate offenses under Philippine law.
Treachery in Robbery with Homicide: The Supreme Court’s Ruling in People v. Juada
The Supreme Court clarifies when treachery aggravates robbery with homicide and affirms conviction based on circumstantial evidence in People v. Juada.
Reasonable Doubt in Illegal Possession of Explosives: Safeguarding Individual Liberties
The Supreme Court acquits a robbery suspect of illegal possession of explosives due to a broken chain of custody, underscoring the importance of procedural safeguards.
Robbery vs. Direct Bribery: What the Remolano Case Teaches About Due Process
The Supreme Court's Remolano ruling clarifies when extortion is robbery or bribery—and why accurate criminal charges are essential to due process.
Robbery With Homicide Conviction Upheld Despite Conflicting Witness Testimony
Philippine Supreme Court affirms robbery with homicide conviction, ruling that minor inconsistencies in witness testimony do not weaken credible identification of the accused.
When Eyewitness Identification Fails: Reasonable Doubt and the Burden of Proof in Philippine Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a robbery-homicide accused, ruling that unreliable eyewitness identification creates reasonable doubt. Learn the legal standards.
Rape Convictions and Victim Credibility: Lessons from a Robbery with Rape Case
The Supreme Court explains how victim testimony and conspiracy principles shape rape convictions in robbery with rape cases.
Robbery With Rape in the Philippines: Key Lessons From a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when a co-conspirator is liable for robbery with rape, even without personally committing the rape.
Robbery With Intimidation in the Digital Age: When Online Threats Become a Crime
The Supreme Court affirms that using Facebook threats to extort money constitutes robbery with intimidation under Philippine law.
Burden of Proof and Inconsistent Testimony: Acquittal in Robbery with Rape Case
The Supreme Court acquits in a robbery with rape case due to material inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, underscoring the burden of proof.
Robbery Under Philippine Law: When Taking and Intent to Gain Are Complete
The Supreme Court in Poquiz v. People clarifies when robbery is consummated—the moment of taking, not recovery. Learn the elements and practical implications.
Robbery With Rape vs. Separate Offenses: The Barrera Ruling
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when robbery with rape applies versus separate robbery and sexual assault charges, and why the distinction matters.
Robbery with Rape and Grave Threats: Key Lessons from People v. Bueza
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how credible testimony can prove robbery with rape and grave threats, even without physical injuries.
Understanding Conspiracy and Treachery in Philippine Murder and Robbery Cases
The Supreme Court explains how conspiracy and treachery work in murder and robbery cases, and what must be alleged in the Information.
Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Robbery with Physical Injuries Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why positive identification beats alibi in robbery with physical injuries cases, with practical takeaways.
Understanding THE Crime OF Robbery With Homicide Insights From A Philippine Supreme Court Case
Robbery with Rape: When Accomplices Are Liable for a Co-Accused’s Rape
The Supreme Court clarifies when a robber is liable for a co-accused’s rape, requiring proof of awareness and opportunity to prevent it.