During my law school days, we were taught in Criminal Procedure that when the crime allegedly committed carries a penalty of at least four (4) years, two (2) months and…
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NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
Writ of Habeas Data
The teaser of the Daryl Yap’s latest movie entitled, “The Rapist of Pepsi Paloma” showed a clip where the character played by veteran actress, Gina Alajar, mentioned the name of…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES
In my December 4, 2024 column, I discussed the circumstances that affects criminal liability. In law school, we called and referred to it as the JEMAA. As enshrined under Articles…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
PEPE AROUND THE WORLD
Last week, our discussion ended with the Pepe and Leonor’s sorrowful and tragic love story. Without a doubt, our national hero truly and wholeheartedly loved Leonor. She could have been…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
NATIONAL HEARTROB
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…
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,…