Mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-13 03:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice
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I was caught up in a commotion, and was accused of being the one who hurt someone. I am planning to surrender to the barangay or to the police. If it is considered a “voluntary surrender,” will the penalty be reduced? How will the court recognize or treat such act?
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