Latin maxim.
• Penal laws which are favorable to the accused are given retroactive effect. (Ortega v. People, G.R. No. 151085, August 20, 2008, Per Nachura, J.)
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Latin maxim. • “Where the law does not distinguish, neither should we.” (Sps. Plopenio v. DAR, G.R. No. 161090 and 161092, July 4, 2012)
Spanish maxim • “It is better that ten presumed criminals remain unpunished than an innocent one be punished.” (Google Translate; See People v. Cunanan, En Banc, G.R. No. L-17599, April 24, 1967)
Latin maxim. • “To interpret and harmonize laws is the best method of interpretation.” (DTI v. Enriquez, En Banc, G.R. No. 225301, June 2, 2020, citing Civil Service Commission v. Court of Appeals, 696 Phil. 230, 259 [2012])
Latin maxim. • “where a particular word or phrase is ambiguous in itself or is equally susceptible of various meanings, its correct construction may be made clear and specific by considering the company of words in which it is founded or with which it is associated” (Chavez v. JBC, En
Latin maxim • “the act itself does not make man guilty unless his intention were so” (United States v. Ah Chong, En Banc, G.R. No. L-5272, March 19, 1910)
• “false in one thing, false in everything” (Frondarina v. Malazarte, G.R. No. 148423, December 6, 2006) NB: 1) Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus has been abandoned and is no longer applicable nor can be made use of in a case. 2) The principle FALSUS IN UNO FALSUS IN
Latin maxim. • “the law does not take account of trifles” OxfordReference.com • “the law does not govern trifles” Merriam-Webster.com
Latin maxim. • “In the interest of society as a whole, litigation must come to an end.” (Thomas v. Trono, G.R. No. 241032, March 15, 2021) • relates to immutability of judgments: “to put an end to what would be an endless litigation. “ (Ibid.)
1. Concept Art. 136. Conspiracy and proposal to commit coup d’etat, rebellion, or insurrection – The conspiracy and proposal to commit coup d’etat shall be
1. Concept Article 237. Any public officer shall continue to exercise the duties and powers of his office, employment or commission, beyond the period provided
Latin maxim. • “what has been delegated, cannot be delegated” (Rodrigo, Jr. v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 125498, July 2, 1999)
1. Concept Article 138. Inciting a rebellion or insurrection. – The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person
1. Concept No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law. (Section 14[1], Article III, 1987 Constitution) A
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