Justifying Circumstance of Insanity | July 21, 2025

In Ruiz v. People of the Philippines (G.R. No. 244692), the Supreme Court held that while prior medical records can be relevant, they are not required to prove that the accused’s medical condition led to the crime. Therefore, the absence of documented psychiatric history should not be taken against the accused claiming legal insanity.

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Alburo Law
July 21, 2025

In Ruiz v. People of the Philippines (G.R. No. 244692), the Supreme Court held that while prior medical records can be relevant, they are not required to prove that the accused’s medical condition led to the crime. Therefore, the absence of documented psychiatric history should not be taken against the accused claiming legal insanity.

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