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…
Justice is for everyone. Justice for everyone! Reforming Criminal Justice..... The presumption “justice is for everyone” turns to be a calling, “justice for everyone,” because of a criminal justice system…
We shall discuss public authority in criminal law and their role in the appreciation of the aggravating circumstance of contempt or insult to public authority. We, the people, make up…
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…
People vs. Nang Kay, where the accused is charged with illegal possession of firearms, is a landmark case in Philippine criminal law, besides being an aberration to the application of…
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