Vindication of Grave Offense | Is it Ever Right?
In the field of criminal law, an event that lessens the gravity of a crime is referred to as a "mitigating circumstance." One of which, as recognized by law, is…
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March 7, 2023
Breaking Down Sufficient Provocation: Understanding the Legal Definition
Pointing fingers, he who started it all. This, in a nutshell, spells out provocation. Whether sufficient or not, it is a matter of evidence. Thus, we are here to break…
March 4, 2023
Analogous Circumstances | What is Article 13, Par. 10 of the Revised Penal Code?
We shall examine the doctrine of analogous circumstances in criminal law. This refers to mitigating circumstances under Article 13, paragraph 10 of the Revised Penal Code. Mitigating circumstances are those…
March 4, 2023
Shedding Light on Passion or Obfuscation as a Mitigating Circumstance
We will shed light on passion or obfuscation as a mitigating circumstance. "Nagdilim na po ang aking paningin at doon ko po ipinutok,"((People vs. Orense, G.R. No. 213383, June 22,…
March 3, 2023