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Nov 24, 2019 malicious mischief property disputes revised penal code supreme court criminal law

Malicious Mischief in Property Disputes: What the Supreme Court Said

The Supreme Court clarifies when destroying property in a dispute becomes malicious mischief, and why claims of ownership do not justify taking the law into one's own hands.

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 13, 2013 criminal-law conspiracy appeal rules-of-court supreme-court homicide

Beneficial Judgments Extending Leniency to Co-Accused in Criminal Conspiracy

When one co-accused wins a favorable ruling on appeal, the benefit can extend to others—even those who withdrew their appeal. Here's how.

Feb 9, 2011 fresh period rule criminal appeals rule 122 neypes doctrine notice of appeal philippine supreme court

The Fresh Period Rule for Appeals in Philippine Criminal Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court applied the fresh period rule to criminal appeals, giving accused persons a full 15 days from denial of post-judgment motions.

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.