Can the court increase the penalty in an appeal in a criminal case filed by the accused?
Can the court increase the penalty in an appeal in a criminal case filed by the accused? Read More »
This article talks about the Anti-Mail Order Spouse law which makes it illegal to offer Filipinos for marriage to foreign nationals.
BRIDES AND GROOMS FOR SALE – A Glimpse at the Anti-Mail Order Spouse Law Read More »
This article talks about the admissibility of a photocopy of a document as evidence in a court proceeding.
A Photocopy Is Now Admissible to the Same Extent as the Original Read More »
This article talks about the crime of smuggling and unlawful importation in the Philippines.
Smuggling and Unlawful Importation in the Philippines Read More »
This article talks about an actual Supreme Court case where the accused, who demanded money from his ex-girlfriend in exchange for the deletion of sex videos, was convicted of robbery.
Demanding Money in Exchange for Deletion of Sex Videos is Robbery! Read More »
This article discusses the doctrine of laches, or when there is an unjustifiable delay in invoking one’s rights.
LACHES OR STALE DEMANDS: IF YOU SLEEP ON YOUR RIGHTS, YOU MAY LOSE THEM Read More »
This article talks about the crime of alarms and scandals such as discharging explosives, making loud noises, disturbing public peace and making a scandal in public punishable under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
Being Loud Can Be a Crime! Read More »
This article talks about the crime of serious physical injuries, less serious physical injuries, slight physical injuries and maltreatment punishable under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
The Crime of Physical Injuries under Philippine Law Read More »
This article is about Republic Act 11596 which criminalizes and punishes child marriages and cohabitation with children.
CRIMES INVOLVING CHILD MARRIAGES AND ILLICT RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEM Read More »
The right against self-incrimination includes the right to refuse to take the witness stand and the right to refuse to answer an incriminatory question. This article talks about the constitutional right against self-incrimination, who can use it and when it can be invoked.
What is the Right Against Self-Incrimination? Read More »
