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Go vs. Dimagiba
Go vs. Dimagiba
Go vs. Dimagiba
DIMAGIBA
GR No. 151876
June 21, 2005
Topic: PRINCIPLE OF RETROACTIVITY
The rule on retroactivity states that criminal laws may be applied retroactively if
favorable to the accused. This principle, embodied in the Revised Penal Code, has
been expanded in certain instances to cover special laws.
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