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Jan 14, 2004 criminal-law parricide mitigating-circumstances revised-penal-code death-penalty supreme-court

Voluntary Confession Mitigates Parricide: Reclusion Perpetua Instead of Death

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how voluntary confession of guilt mitigates parricide, reducing the penalty from death to reclusion perpetua.

Jul 19, 1999 criminal law voluntary confession constitutional rights custodial investigation evidence

Voluntary Confessions in Philippine Law: Safeguarding the Rights of the Accused

Understanding the constitutional safeguards governing voluntary confessions in Philippine criminal procedure, and how courts protect the accused.

Apr 30, 1999 criminal procedure constitutional law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation evidence

Voluntary Confessions and Custodial Rights: Lessons from People v. Bacor

The Supreme Court clarifies when an extrajudicial confession is admissible, the role of counsel, and what makes a valid waiver of rights.