Who are accomplices to a crime? As defined in the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, they play a significant role in criminal acts. They are individuals who, with their…
Treachery is a specific factor that can make a crime more serious or raise the harshness of the offender's punishment. We will discuss treachery as an aggravating circumstance. It can…
In the Philippines, crimes are penalized in accordance with the provisions of the Revised Penal Code. However, the same Code also contains a provision explicitly stating that offenses which are…
One of the basic maxims in criminal law is the latin phrase,“Nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege,” which translates to English as there is no crime when there is no…
Under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, cruelty is considered an aggravating circumstance in criminal cases. This means that if a crime was committed with cruelty, the penalty for…
We shall explain the legal implications of repeat offenders. It goes without saying that “Once is enough, twice is too much, and three times stupidity.” This statement is often used…
We shall tackle Craft or Fraud and Disguise, as ways and means to ensure the seamless accomplishment of a crime. Television series and even movies, whether local and international, are…
In every criminal case, the court has demonstrated to the accused that he should be regarded innocent unless proven guilty. Such is a cherished fundamental civil right. Yet, what about…
Aggravating Circumstances under the Revised Penal Code have an effect of increasing one’s penalty for the crime to its maximum period. However, such increase does not exceed the penalty next…
Crimes committed on the occasion of calamity or misfortune show the perversity of the perpetrators. People are often already struggling to cope with the aftermath of a disaster, such as…
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