In-Depth Legal Commentaries, Updates, and Insights
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Excessive force negates self-defense claims, emphasizing that defensive actions must be proportionate to the threat. This ruling clarifies the limits of justifiable defense in homicide cases.
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A homicide conviction requires proof of direct causation. This case confirms that a pre-existing condition doesn’t negate guilt if the defendant’s actions were the primary cause of death.
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Accommodation mortgagors can redeem foreclosed properties by paying the auction bid price, not the entire debt. This protects those who offer their property as collateral for others’ loans.
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The Supreme Court affirmed a murder conviction, highlighting that a credible eyewitness account outweighed the accused’s alibis. This case underscores the importance of reliable testimony in establishing guilt.
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In parental rape cases, the Information must explicitly state the victim’s age for the death penalty to be considered. Failure to do so limits the conviction to simple rape, carrying a lesser sentence.
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The Supreme Court affirmed a murder conviction, holding that positive eyewitness identification trumps a weak, unsubstantiated alibi. This emphasizes the importance of credible witness testimony in establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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The Supreme Court convicted Nuñez of simple illegal firearm possession, applying the more lenient Republic Act No. 8294 retroactively. This decision reduced his sentence and fine, demonstrating the impact of legislative changes on criminal penalties.
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Judges must decide cases promptly, or face penalties. Delays due to transcripts or workload are insufficient excuses.
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A daughter’s recantation is not enough to overturn a rape conviction if her original testimony was credible. Courts prioritize protecting vulnerable victims and holding perpetrators accountable.