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Jul 29, 2015 criminal-law kidnapping witness-identification uncontrollable-fear revised-penal-code supreme-court

When Doubts Linger: Examining Witness Identification and the Unfolding of Justice in Kidnapping Cases

The Supreme Court affirms kidnapping convictions, clarifying the defense of uncontrollable fear and the weight of positive witness identification.

Aug 25, 2009 criminal-law duress irresistible-force uncontrollable-fear murder revised-penal-code

Duress vs Free Will: When Fear Does Not Excuse Criminal Liability

Philippine Supreme Court explains when uncontrollable fear excuses a crime and when it does not, in a murder case.

Sep 27, 2004 bouncing checks law criminal law uncontrollable fear state of necessity negotiable instruments

Bouncing Checks Law: When Fear and Necessity Do Not Excuse Issuing Bad Checks

The Supreme Court clarifies when uncontrollable fear and state of necessity cannot excuse liability under the Bouncing Checks Law.

Apr 15, 2004 kidnapping criminal law duress uncontrollable fear conspiracy revised penal code

Duress or Deception: When Fear Fails as a Defense in Kidnapping for Ransom

The Supreme Court explains when uncontrollable fear is not a valid defense in kidnapping for ransom cases.