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Understanding Legal Self Defense
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Self-defense requires actual or imminent aggression, real danger, and an offensive act. Once aggression stops, self-defense ends. Reasonable necessity doesnt require exact proportionality; its based on the totality of circumstances, including weapons, physical attributes, and attack intensity. If provocation is involved, the defender must not have participated to claim self-defense. The harm avoided must outweigh the harm done.Full Conversation
Rational Equivalence, Not Exact Proportionality: The Supreme Court clarifies that "reasonable necessity" does not mean exact mathematical equality or the use of a weapon similar to the aggressor's. The law does not require the defender to use unerring judgment or act with the poise of someone not under threat of fatal harm.
Totality of Circumstances: The reasonableness of the means employed is gauged by considering the "totality of the circumstances," including:
o The nature and quality of the weapons used by the aggressor and the defender.
o The size, physical condition, strength, and skill of both the aggressor and the defender.
o The ferocity and intensity of the attack.
o The place and occasion of the assault.
o The immediate and imminent peril faced by the defender.
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- Reasonable Necessity: Defending oneself doesn't require exact equality in response, like using the same weapon as the attacker. Perfect judgment isn't required when under threat.
- Totality of Circumstances: Evaluating self-defense involves considering:
- Weapons used by both parties.
- Physical and skill attributes of both parties.
- Attack's intensity.
- Location and timing of the incident.
- Immediate danger faced by the defender.
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- Reasonable Necessity: Defending oneself doesn't require exact equality in response, like using the same weapon as the attacker. Perfect judgment isn't required when under threat.
- Totality of Circumstances: Evaluating self-defense involves considering:
- Weapons used by both parties.
- Physical and skill attributes of both parties.
- Attack's intensity.
- Location and timing of the incident.
- Immediate danger faced by the defender.
If you have a specific legal situation or question, feel free to share more details!
*. Reasonable Necessity of the Means Employed to Prevent or Repel It
This requirement examines whether the means used by the defender were rationally necessary to prevent or repel the aggression.
Rational Equivalence, Not Exact Proportionality: The Supreme Court clarifies that "reasonable necessity" does not mean exact mathematical equality or the use of a weapon similar to the aggressor's. The law does not require the defender to use unerring judgment or act with the poise of someone not under threat of fatal harm.
Totality of Circumstances: The reasonableness of the means employed is gauged by considering the "totality of the circumstances," including:
o The nature and quality of the weapons used by the aggressor and the defender.
o The size, physical condition, strength, and skill of both the aggressor and the defender.
o The ferocity and intensity of the attack.
o The place and occasion of the assault.
o The immediate and imminent peril faced by the defender.
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Sure! Here's a simplified explanation of reasonable necessity in self-defense:
- Reasonable Necessity: Defending oneself doesn't require using the same weapon as the attacker. Perfect judgment isn't needed under threat.
- Totality of Circumstances: Consider:
- Weapons used by both parties.
- Physical and skill attributes of both parties.
- Attack's intensity.
- Location and timing of the incident.
- Immediate danger faced by the defender.
If you have a specific legal situation or question, feel free to share more details!
- Reasonable Necessity: Defending oneself doesn't require using the same weapon as the attacker. Perfect judgment isn't needed under threat.
- Totality of Circumstances: Consider:
- Weapons used by both parties.
- Physical and skill attributes of both parties.
- Attack's intensity.
- Location and timing of the incident.
- Immediate danger faced by the defender.
If you have a specific legal situation or question, feel free to share more details!
*. In case the person gave the provocation attacked, that the one making the defense had no part therein: If the relative being defended provoked the aggression, the defender must prove they did not participate in that provocation. simplify
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If someone is defending a relative who provoked an attack, the defender must show they didn't participate in the provocation.
If someone is defending a relative who provoked an attack, the defender must show they didn't participate in the provocation.
is this someone the same with the defender?
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It seems like you are asking about the legal principles regarding self-defense and the role of the defender in a situation involving aggression. If you are asking whether the person who gave the answers is the same as the defender in a legal situation, it would depend on context. The defender is typically the person responding to an aggression, while the person providing these explanations may be a legal advisor or someone knowledgeable in law, not necessarily involved in the specific incident.
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It seems like you are asking about the legal principles regarding self-defense and the role of the defender in a situation involving aggression. If you are asking whether the person who gave the answers is the same as the defender in a legal situation, it would depend on context. The defender is typically the person responding to an aggression, while the person providing these explanations may be a legal advisor or someone knowledgeable in law, not necessarily involved in the specific incident.
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provoke means repel?
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No, "provoke" does not mean "repel." To "provoke" means to incite or trigger a reaction, often leading to aggression or anger. In contrast, "repel" means to push back or resist something. If you have more legal questions, feel free to ask!
No, "provoke" does not mean "repel." To "provoke" means to incite or trigger a reaction, often leading to aggression or anger. In contrast, "repel" means to push back or resist something. If you have more legal questions, feel free to ask!
In case of provocation made by the relatives, the person making the defense has no participation in that provocation. If they participated, they cannot claim an incomplete defense and they can have full responsibility of the crime, unlike in self-defense, where an incomplete self-defense is entitled to a privilege mitigating. AM I CORRECT? PLS CHECK GRAMMAR
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Your sentence is mostly correct in terms of grammar with a few adjustments for clarity:
"In cases where provocation is made by relatives, the defender must not have participated in that provocation. If they did participate, they cannot claim an incomplete defense and may bear full responsibility for the crime, unlike in self-defense where an incomplete defense is eligible for mitigating privileges."
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Your sentence is mostly correct in terms of grammar with a few adjustments for clarity:
"In cases where provocation is made by relatives, the defender must not have participated in that provocation. If they did participate, they cannot claim an incomplete defense and may bear full responsibility for the crime, unlike in self-defense where an incomplete defense is eligible for mitigating privileges."
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This is a crucial comparative assessment. The harm done by the accused to avoid the greater evil must be clearly and substantially less than the harm that would have resulted had the accused not acted. The "evil avoided" must overwhelmingly outweigh the "evil done." simplify for easy understanding
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Here's a simplified version: To justify their actions, the accused's harmful act must be much less severe than the harm they prevented. The "harm avoided" must be significantly greater than the "harm done."
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Here's a simplified version: To justify their actions, the accused's harmful act must be much less severe than the harm they prevented. The "harm avoided" must be significantly greater than the "harm done."
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*. Redefining "Imminent Unlawful Aggression": The most critical contribution of the SC's jurisprudence on BWS is its departure from the strict interpretation of "imminent unlawful aggression" in traditional self-defense.
o The Court accepted that for a battered woman, the threat of harm is perceived as ever-present and continuous due to the cyclical nature of violence (tension-building, acute battering, honeymoon phases) and the victim's learned helplessness.
o This means the woman does not necessarily have to be under direct, physical attack at the exact moment she retaliates. Her fear of future, inevitable grave harm, based on past abuse, can justify her act. The aggressor's "unlawful aggression" is viewed as continuous, rather than momentary.
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For battered women, "imminent unlawful aggression" is redefined. The threat is seen as ongoing due to cycles of violence. A woman doesn't need to be physically attacked at the moment to justify self-defense; past abuse and fear of future harm can justify her actions. Aggression is seen as continuous.
For battered women, "imminent unlawful aggression" is redefined. The threat is seen as ongoing due to cycles of violence. A woman doesn't need to be physically attacked at the moment to justify self-defense; past abuse and fear of future harm can justify her actions. Aggression is seen as continuous.
*. Indispensability of Expert Testimony: The Supreme Court unequivocally states that BWS is not a defense that can be readily assumed. It must be proven by clear and convincing expert testimony from a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist. The expert must establish:
o That the accused suffers from BWS.
o The existence of the cycle of violence in her relationship.
o How the syndrome directly affected her perception, judgment, and actions at the time of the offense.
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Here's a simplified explanation of the indispensability of expert testimony regarding Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS):
- BWS isn't automatically assumed as a defense; it requires expert testimony.
- A psychologist or psychiatrist must prove:
- The accused has BWS.
- A cycle of violence exists in their relationship.
- The syndrome affected their perception, judgment, and actions during the offense.
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Here's a simplified explanation of the indispensability of expert testimony regarding Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS):
- BWS isn't automatically assumed as a defense; it requires expert testimony.
- A psychologist or psychiatrist must prove:
- The accused has BWS.
- A cycle of violence exists in their relationship.
- The syndrome affected their perception, judgment, and actions during the offense.
If you have a specific legal situation or question related to this, feel free to share more details!
Not a Blanket Excuse: The Court cautions that BWS is not a blanket justification for killing an abuser. It requires a thorough and individualized assessment to ensure the woman genuinely suffers from the syndrome and that her act was a direct consequence of it.
*. Effect as an Exempting Circumstance: While the discussion in Genosa often touched on self-defense, the legal effect of a successful BWS defense, especially under R.A. *, is that the accused is exempted from criminal and civil liability because her will or discernment was impaired by the syndrome. simplify
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Here's a simplified explanation:
- Not a Blanket Excuse: BWS isn't a general excuse for killing an abuser; it's assessed individually to confirm the woman's suffering and that her actions stemmed from the syndrome.
- Effect as Exempting Circumstance: Successfully proving BWS under R.A. * can exempt the accused from liability due to impaired judgment by the syndrome.
If you have more specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Here's a simplified explanation:
- Not a Blanket Excuse: BWS isn't a general excuse for killing an abuser; it's assessed individually to confirm the woman's suffering and that her actions stemmed from the syndrome.
- Effect as Exempting Circumstance: Successfully proving BWS under R.A. * can exempt the accused from liability due to impaired judgment by the syndrome.
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just for discussion: how about if a man is also suffering from that syndrome can he justify the killing
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In legal terms, Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) is recognized within the context of domestic abuse, but the principles can potentially apply to any gender suffering from similar cycles of abuse. The justification for killing would still require:
- Proof of ongoing cycles of violence and learned helplessness.
- Expert testimony from a qualified professional confirming the syndrome.
- Evidence that the accused's actions were directly influenced by the syndrome.
It would depend on the specifics of the case, including the ability to demonstrate these factors in court. If you have more specific questions or details about a situation, feel free to share!
In legal terms, Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) is recognized within the context of domestic abuse, but the principles can potentially apply to any gender suffering from similar cycles of abuse. The justification for killing would still require:
- Proof of ongoing cycles of violence and learned helplessness.
- Expert testimony from a qualified professional confirming the syndrome.
- Evidence that the accused's actions were directly influenced by the syndrome.
It would depend on the specifics of the case, including the ability to demonstrate these factors in court. If you have more specific questions or details about a situation, feel free to share!
Effect as an Exempting Circumstance: While the discussion in Genosa often touched on self-defense, the legal effect of a successful BWS defense, especially under R.A. *, is that the accused is exempted from criminal and civil liability because her will or discernment was impaired by the syndrome.
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Your sentence is grammatically correct, but here's a slightly refined version for clarity:
"Effect as an Exempting Circumstance: In the Genosa case, while self-defense was frequently discussed, a successful BWS defense under R.A. * results in exemption from criminal and civil liability due to impaired will or discernment caused by the syndrome."
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Your sentence is grammatically correct, but here's a slightly refined version for clarity:
"Effect as an Exempting Circumstance: In the Genosa case, while self-defense was frequently discussed, a successful BWS defense under R.A. * results in exemption from criminal and civil liability due to impaired will or discernment caused by the syndrome."
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The Supreme Court's jurisprudence on R.A. * (and its amendments) is primarily guided by the constitutional principle of parens patriae (the State as the ultimate parent) and the paramount consideration of the best interest of the child. The Court consistently emphasizes the law's shift from punitive to restorative justice for children in conflict with the law (CICL). SIMPLIFY
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The Supreme Court emphasizes that R.A. * focuses on restorative justice for children in conflict with the law, prioritizing their best interests over punishment, under the principle of parens patriae (the State as the ultimate guardian).
Here's a simplified version:
The Supreme Court emphasizes that R.A. * focuses on restorative justice for children in conflict with the law, prioritizing their best interests over punishment, under the principle of parens patriae (the State as the ultimate guardian).
o Discernment is Crucial: For children aged fifteen (*) years old but below eighteen (*) years of age, the SC stresses that their exemption is conditional on whether they acted with discernment.
o No Presumption of Discernment: The Court clarifies that there is no presumption that a minor acted with discernment. The prosecution has the burden to prove discernment beyond reasonable doubt as a separate circumstance. Failure to do so means the child is presumed to have acted without discernment and is exempt.
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Here's a simplified explanation:
- Discernment is Crucial: For minors aged * to *, their exemption depends on whether they acted with discernment.
- No Presumption of Discernment: Minors aren't automatically assumed to act with discernment. The prosecution must prove it beyond a reasonable doubt; otherwise, the minor is presumed to have acted without discernment and is exempt.
Here's a simplified explanation:
- Discernment is Crucial: For minors aged * to *, their exemption depends on whether they acted with discernment.
- No Presumption of Discernment: Minors aren't automatically assumed to act with discernment. The prosecution must prove it beyond a reasonable doubt; otherwise, the minor is presumed to have acted without discernment and is exempt.
Lawful Cause: The impulse causing the passion or obfuscation must arise from a lawful cause. This is crucial. The offender cannot claim this mitigating circumstance if their loss of self-control stems from an act that is itself illegal, immoral, or unjust on their part (e.g., getting angry because they were lawfully caught doing something illegal, or because their illegal demands were not met).
Examples of Lawful Causes: Discovery of infidelity, grave insult, unjust accusation, witnessing a serious wrong committed against a loved one, extreme personal humiliation.
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Here's a simplified explanation:
- Lawful Cause: The impulse for losing self-control must come from a lawful reason. It cannot be used as an excuse if it arises from illegal or immoral actions by the offender.
- Examples of Lawful Causes: Discovering infidelity, grave insults, unjust accusations, witnessing wrongs against loved ones, extreme humiliation.
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Here's a simplified explanation:
- Lawful Cause: The impulse for losing self-control must come from a lawful reason. It cannot be used as an excuse if it arises from illegal or immoral actions by the offender.
- Examples of Lawful Causes: Discovering infidelity, grave insults, unjust accusations, witnessing wrongs against loved ones, extreme humiliation.
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SC's Interpretation: This applies to offenders who are deaf-mutes, blind, or suffer from other physical defects that restrict their means of action, defense, or communication. The defect must truly diminish their capacity.
Causal Connection: There must be a causal connection or correlation between the physical defect and the commission of the crime, or at least a hindrance to their means of defense or communication that contributed to the situation. It must make the person's physical state or communication a factor in their diminished culpability.
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Here's a simplified explanation:
- SC's Interpretation: This applies to offenders with physical disabilities like being deaf, mute, or blind, affecting their actions, defense, or communication. The disability must significantly reduce their capacity.
- Causal Connection: There must be a link between the disability and the crime, showing it affected their ability to defend or communicate, leading to reduced culpability.
Here's a simplified explanation:
- SC's Interpretation: This applies to offenders with physical disabilities like being deaf, mute, or blind, affecting their actions, defense, or communication. The disability must significantly reduce their capacity.
- Causal Connection: There must be a link between the disability and the crime, showing it affected their ability to defend or communicate, leading to reduced culpability.
This applies to offenders with physical disabilities like being deaf, mute, or blind, affecting their actions, defense, or communication. The disability must significantly reduce their capacity.
- Causal Connection: There must be a link between the disability and the crime, showing it affected their ability to defend or communicate, leading to reduced culpability. ILLUSTRATION
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The situation involves legal principles related to self-defense and physical disabilities affecting culpability. If you have a specific case or need further clarification, could you share more about your legal situation or question?
The situation involves legal principles related to self-defense and physical disabilities affecting culpability. If you have a specific case or need further clarification, could you share more about your legal situation or question?
When the crime is committed with the use of licensed or unlicensed firearm, like homicide. The illegal possession of firearms is absorbed and considered as an aggravating circumstance, that increases the penalty to one degree higher based on the maximum penalty provided for by the RPC. CHECK GRAMMAR
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Your sentence is mostly correct but can be refined slightly for clarity and grammar:
"When a crime like homicide is committed using a licensed or unlicensed firearm, illegal possession of firearms is considered an aggravating circumstance, increasing the penalty by one degree based on the maximum penalty provided by the Revised Penal Code."
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Your sentence is mostly correct but can be refined slightly for clarity and grammar:
"When a crime like homicide is committed using a licensed or unlicensed firearm, illegal possession of firearms is considered an aggravating circumstance, increasing the penalty by one degree based on the maximum penalty provided by the Revised Penal Code."
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SC's Commentary (No RPC Application): The Supreme Court has generally held that the aggravating circumstances provided in the Revised Penal Code do NOT apply to offenses penalized under R.A. *, unless R.A. * itself expressly provides for their suppletory application (which it generally does not for aggravating circumstances). This is based on the principle that special laws have their own complete penal schemes. SIMPLIFY
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Here's a simplified explanation:
The Supreme Court ruled that aggravating circumstances from the Revised Penal Code don't apply to offenses under R.A. *, unless R.A. * explicitly states so. Special laws like R.A. * have their own complete set of penalties.
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The Supreme Court ruled that aggravating circumstances from the Revised Penal Code don't apply to offenses under R.A. *, unless R.A. * explicitly states so. Special laws like R.A. * have their own complete set of penalties.
The Supreme Court ruled that aggravating circumstances from the Revised Penal Code don't apply to offenses under R.A. *, unless R.A. * explicitly states so. Special laws like R.A. * have their own complete set of penalties. convert into legal english
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The Supreme Court determined that aggravating factors outlined in the Revised Penal Code are not applicable to violations under Republic Act No. *, except where R.A. * explicitly incorporates them. Special legislation, such as R.A. *, provides a comprehensive framework for penalties.
Here's the legal English version:
The Supreme Court determined that aggravating factors outlined in the Revised Penal Code are not applicable to violations under Republic Act No. *, except where R.A. * explicitly incorporates them. Special legislation, such as R.A. *, provides a comprehensive framework for penalties.
All crimes defined and penalized by the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and special laws, if committed by, through and with the use of information and communications technologies shall be covered by the relevant provisions of this Act: Provided, That the penalty to be imposed shall be one degree higher than that provided for by the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and special laws, as the case may be." SIMPLIFY
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Crimes using information and communications technology are covered by this Act. Penalties are one degree higher than those in the Revised Penal Code or other special laws.
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Here's a simplified version:
Crimes using information and communications technology are covered by this Act. Penalties are one degree higher than those in the Revised Penal Code or other special laws.
If you have specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Alternative circumstances, as provided in Article * of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), are those that can be considered either aggravating or mitigating, depending on the nature and effects of the crime committed and the other specific conditions present during its commission. The law specifically enumerates three such circumstances: relationship, intoxication, and the degree of instruction and education of the offender. SIMPLIFY
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Alternative circumstances in Article * of the Revised Penal Code can be either aggravating or mitigating based on the crime's nature and effects. These include:
- Relationship
- Intoxication
- Education level of the offender
Alternative circumstances in Article * of the Revised Penal Code can be either aggravating or mitigating based on the crime's nature and effects. These include:
- Relationship
- Intoxication
- Education level of the offender
MATERIAL discrepancy between the weight of dangerous drugs alleged in the Information and the actual weight proven by the chemistry report warrants the acquittal of the accused.
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In the Philippines, a material discrepancy between the alleged weight of dangerous drugs in the charge information and the actual weight confirmed by the chemistry report can indeed be grounds for acquittal. The integrity of the evidence is critical in drug-related cases.
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In the Philippines, a material discrepancy between the alleged weight of dangerous drugs in the charge information and the actual weight confirmed by the chemistry report can indeed be grounds for acquittal. The integrity of the evidence is critical in drug-related cases.
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To achieve conviction in drug cases, the prosecution must first prove the identity of the dangerous drugs. This means the prosecution must establish that the drug presented in court is the same drug seized from the accused. Even if the chain of custody is established by the prosecution, it is a serious issue if there is discrepancies in weight or quantity. This is because the chain of custody is only a means to prove the identity of the dangerous drugs. Its primary purpose is to ensure the integrity and identity of the corpus delicti (the dangerous drugs themselves) from the moment of seizure until its presentation in court. check grammar
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Your paragraph is mostly correct but can be refined for clarity and grammar:
"To secure a conviction in drug cases, the prosecution must prove the identity of the dangerous drugs. This requires establishing that the drug presented in court is the same as that seized from the accused. Discrepancies in weight or quantity, even with an established chain of custody, are serious issues, as the chain of custody serves to verify the drugs' identity and integrity from seizure to courtroom presentation."
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Your paragraph is mostly correct but can be refined for clarity and grammar:
"To secure a conviction in drug cases, the prosecution must prove the identity of the dangerous drugs. This requires establishing that the drug presented in court is the same as that seized from the accused. Discrepancies in weight or quantity, even with an established chain of custody, are serious issues, as the chain of custody serves to verify the drugs' identity and integrity from seizure to courtroom presentation."
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In one case, a member of the Indigenous people cut trees using an unregistered chainsaw. He was charged with illegal logging. He argued that he was only acting on the advice from the National Indigenous Peoples Commission that, being a member of IP, they have communal dominion over natural resources found in their ancestral lands. His argument of good faith is not tenable because it is not a defense in mala prohibitum case. Using an unregistered chainsaw and cutting the trees without permit from national government, is an act that is enough to violate the special law.
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"In one case, a member of the Indigenous people was charged with illegal logging after cutting trees with an unregistered chainsaw. He argued that he was acting on advice from the National Indigenous Peoples Commission, believing that as a member of the Indigenous people, they have communal dominion over natural resources in their ancestral lands. However, his argument of good faith is not tenable because it is not a defense in a mala prohibitum case. Using an unregistered chainsaw and cutting trees without a permit from the national government is sufficient to violate the special law."
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Here's a refined version for clarity and grammar:
"In one case, a member of the Indigenous people was charged with illegal logging after cutting trees with an unregistered chainsaw. He argued that he was acting on advice from the National Indigenous Peoples Commission, believing that as a member of the Indigenous people, they have communal dominion over natural resources in their ancestral lands. However, his argument of good faith is not tenable because it is not a defense in a mala prohibitum case. Using an unregistered chainsaw and cutting trees without a permit from the national government is sufficient to violate the special law."
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