Philippine Supreme Court Clarifies Rule on Voluntary Surrender as Mitigating Factor in Criminal Cases
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC Clarifies Rule on Voluntary Surrender as Mitigating Factor in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc clarified that the mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender must be evaluated based on the person's true intent and the totality of the circumstances.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan, the . . .
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SC Clarifies Rule on Voluntary Surrender as Mitigating Factor in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc clarified that the mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender must be evaluated based on the person's true intent and the totality of the circumstances.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan, the . . .