Introduction We shall discuss defense of stranger. Justifying circumstances is one of the circumstances under the Revised Penal Code that may give an accused a valid defense and state that…
The defense of accident in criminal law is a legal principle that is utilized to excuse or justify an act that would otherwise be considered a crime. The accident defense…
Every civilization has laws and norms that its members are required to abide by. The upkeep of social discipline and order depends on these laws. If they did not exist,…
We will discuss Fulfillment of Duty in Criminal Law. One of the fundamental things you need to know in studying criminal law is the criminal liability of the accused. You…
What is unlawful carnal knowledge? Many sexual crimes include the element of "carnal knowledge." Certain jurisdictions use the terms "sexual intercourse" or "sexual abuse" in their criminal codes and penal…
Children as we all know are the most vulnerable to sexual abuse. In a series of cases about child being sexually abused, it is very alarming and frightening to realize…
Introduction The enumerated offenses under Title Eight of the Revised Penal Code are categorized under three chapters, to wit: destruction of life, physical injuries and rape. These are crimes against…
In this article, we shall discuss crimes against public interest under the Revised Penal Code [RPC]. As embodied in the 1987 Constitution, Section 7 of Article III states that: “The…
What is Criminal Law? In the Philippines, as in most countries, criminal law is that branch of substantive public law, which defines crimes, treats of their nature, and provides for…
Critical Analysis: Anti-Carnapping Law and Theft of a Motor Vehicle Carnapping is one of the crimes that our government is trying to eliminate. The crime rate for carnapping in the…
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