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Oct 1, 2014criminal-lawself-defenserules-of-evidenceslight-physical-injuriesburden-of-proofbarangay-conciliation
Self-Defense and the Burden of Proof: Evidence Rules in Slight Physical Injuries Cases
A Supreme Court ruling explains self-defense burdens and when unoffered evidence may still be admitted in slight physical injuries cases.