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Aug 14, 2019 criminal-law murder conspiracy witness-testimony evidence jurisprudence

The Weight of Witness Testimony Establishing Conspiracy in Murder Cases

How Philippine courts weigh witness credibility and conspiracy in murder convictions, with practical guidance for building a strong case.

Jan 30, 2002 criminal-law murder eyewitness-testimony alibi evidence reasonable-doubt

Eyewitness Testimony vs. Alibi: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Murder Cases

How a credible eyewitness account outweighs alibi and denial in Philippine murder convictions, per People v. Ticalo.

Mar 15, 1996 criminal-law self-defense treachery eyewitness-testimony evidence illegal-possession-of-firearms

Eyewitness Testimony and Self-Defense: Lessons from People v. Rosales

The Supreme Court explains when eyewitness testimony prevails over self-defense claims and how courts assess treachery in Philippine criminal cases.