In his 35 years of existence, Gat. Jose Rizal had done a lot of things and had been to a lot of places. From being an ophthalmologist to being a…
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NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
EXPANDED JUDICIAL POWER
We are down to the third independent and co-equal branch of our government – the Judicial Department or the Judiciary. It is the branch of government which is empowered to…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Last week, we tackled about the Legislative Department of the Philippines which is composed of the bicameral house of Congress: (a) the Senate; and (2) the House of Representatives. Its…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
As enshrined under the 1987 Constitution, the Philippines is a democratic and republican with a presidential form of government. The power of the government is divided among three co-equal branches:…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
SELF DEFENSE
Last week’s edition discussed about the different circumstances that affect criminal liability. One of which is the justifying circumstance as enumerated under Article 11 of the Revised Penal Code. In…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECTING CRIMINAL LIABILITY
In law school, these circumstances are usually referred to as the JEMAA. As enshrined under Articles 11 to 15 of the Revised Penal Code, these are the Justifying, Exempting, Mitigating,…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
BONIFACIO’S DEATH
Unlike Rizal Day on December 30 where we remember the death, martyrdom and sacrifice of Jose Rizal, Bonifacio day is commemorated every 30th of November, Andres Bonifacio’s birthday. The founder…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
STAGES OF FELONY (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the topic discussed the other week week pertaining to the stages of felony. In this week’s edition, we will focuse on the frustrated and consummated…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
COMPLEX CRIME
Complex crime is defined under Article 48 of the Revised Penal Code which reads: Art 48. Penalty for complex crimes. — When a single act constitutes two or more grave…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
STAGES OF FELONY
In our jurisdiction, a felony or a crime is divided into three (3) stages: (1) Attempted, (2) Frustrated and (3) Consummated. As a rule, felonies are punishable in their attempted,…