Facts: The MeTC, RTC and the Court of Appeal convicted and/or affirmed the conviction of Robert and Mark Oliver for taking part and being arrested in a “cara y cruz” game, in…
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Usurpation of Authority – Does Posing As a Lawyer Constitutes A Violation of Usurpation of Official Functions Under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code.
Facts: Pedro was tried and convicted for, among others, Usurpation of Authority under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code for posing as a lawyer and appearing in court using the…
Relevance of medical certificates in rape cases…
Medical certificate or lack of it. – “In a rape case, a medical certificate is only considered as “corroborative and is not an indispensable element in the prosecution of this case.”[1]…