Liability of a common carrier in case of accident

Dear PAO, I frequently take a bus going to my province. Unfortunately, the bus I rode last month was involved in an accident. The front tire suddenly exploded, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and to crash into a concrete barrier along the highway.Due to the impact, many passengers, including myself, were […]

Use of loose firearm in the commission of crime

Dear PAO, My uncle was shot dead while walking along the coastal area of our town in the province. The accused was later found guilty of murder. We were, however, surprised when we found out that the decision did not include the liability of the accused for the use of an unlicensed firearm. Should the […]

Prior psychlogical report proving insanity as exempting circumstance is immaterial

Dear PAO,  My cousin, who was suffering from insanity, stabbed a person from the adjacent barangay. We informed the victim of my cousin’s mental condition in an effort to dissuade him from filing a criminal case. We also presented a psychological evaluation conducted after the incident to prove our claim. However, the victim was not […]