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…
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…
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…
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,…
Imbecility and Insanity: Grounds for Escaping Criminal Liability Why is insanity an exempting circumstance, imbecility included? Not all individuals who commit a crime automatically assumes criminal liability. Just like the…
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