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Dec 5, 2018kidnappingserious illegal detentionrevised penal codearticle 267unlawful restraintcriminal law
Unlawful Restraint Establishing Intent in Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention
The Supreme Court explains how acts of clubbing, sacking, and carrying a victim establish the intent to deprive liberty under Article 267.
Dec 6, 2017criminal lawserious illegal detentionkidnappingrevised penal codesupreme courtunlawful restraint
Unlawful Restraint: The Essential Elements of Serious Illegal Detention in the Philippines
Understand the elements of serious illegal detention under Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code, explained through a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Dec 6, 2017criminal-law
Unlawful Restraint THE Consummation OF Serious Illegal Detention Involving Female Victims
Jan 29, 2008habeas corpuspersonal libertycustody disputesunlawful restraintsenior citizensrules of court
Habeas Corpus in Custody Disputes: When Personal Liberty Is Not Unlawfully Restrained
The Supreme Court clarifies that habeas corpus requires unlawful restraint of liberty, not merely a dispute over custody of an elderly relative.