Why Does Employee Theft Become Qualified Theft?
Learn when employee theft becomes qualified theft in the Philippines, how grave abuse of confidence is proven, and why penalties are much heavier.
Can Developers Charge Squatters on Commercial Land?
Learn when squatters on commercial land may face usurpation charges, liability under RA 7279, and civil remedies for unlawful occupation.
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When Do Sales Agents Commit Estafa by Misappropriation?
Learn when unremitted customer collections by sales agents constitute estafa, theft, or qualified theft under Philippine law.
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Can Fake Businesses Lead to Estafa Charges?
Learn when fake businesses, false corporate claims, and fraudulent investment solicitations may result in estafa charges under Philippine law.
When Is Estafa Better Than BP 22 for Bouncing Checks?
Learn when a bouncing check may support estafa, when BP 22 is more appropriate, and why deceit, damage, inducement, and notice of dishonor matter.
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When Does a Blank Corporate Check Become Estafa?
Learn when writing unauthorized amounts on presigned corporate checks may constitute estafa under Philippine law, and what evidence matters.
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Can Selling Real Estate Twice Constitute Swindling?
Learn when selling the same real estate twice may constitute swindling under Article 316(1), and how it differs from a civil double sale.
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Can Selling Mortgaged Company Cars Lead to Criminal Charges?
Selling mortgaged company cars without bank consent may expose corporate officers to prosecution under Article 319 of the Revised Penal Code.
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Can Bait-and-Switch Retail Tactics Constitute Other Deceits?
Learn how bait-and-switch tactics may support criminal charges for other deceits under Article 318 of the Philippine Revised Penal Code.
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What Crime Covers Hiding Mortgaged Heavy Equipment?
Learn when hiding or transporting bank-mortgaged bulldozers may constitute unlawful removal, the penalties, proof required, and possible estafa issues.
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