Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Get a cited, plain-language answer from 184,000+ statutes and decisions — free, no sign-up.
Second Chances Reinstating Disbarred Lawyers Through Judicial Clemency
Judicial Clemency: Balancing Integrity and Second Chances in the Philippine Judiciary
The Supreme Court grants judicial clemency to Judge Diaz, setting guidelines that balance judicial integrity with opportunities for reformation.
Withdrawal of Appeal in Reclusion Perpetua Cases: Discretion and Executive Clemency
The Supreme Court clarifies that reclusion perpetua cases are not subject to mandatory review, allowing appellants to withdraw their appeals.
Second Chances in the Judiciary: Understanding Judicial Clemency for Court Personnel
The Supreme Court explains when it may grant judicial clemency to dismissed court personnel, citing the case of a sheriff who erred on new procedural rules.
Compassionate Justice: Evaluating Penalties and Granting Clemency in Judiciary Misconduct Cases
The Supreme Court grants judicial clemency to a dismissed judge, balancing discipline with compassion in administrative cases.
When Defiance Meets Clemency Reassessing Penalties FOR Judicial Insubordination
Executive Clemency and Pending Appeals: When Can a Pardon Be Granted?
Philippine Supreme Court rules pardons granted while an appeal is pending are void, explaining the constitutional limits on executive clemency.