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Dec 13, 2006 grave coercion illegal demolition property rights revised penal code due process supreme court

Illegal Demolition as Grave Coercion: Property Rights and Due Process in the Philippines

When does demolition become a crime? The Sy case shows how unlawful property destruction can constitute grave coercion under Philippine law.

Sep 29, 2005 certificate of registration vehicle ownership property law search and seizure exclusionary rule supreme court ruling

Certificate of Registration vs. Prior Title Claims: The Amante v. Serwelas Ruling on Vehicle Ownership

The Supreme Court in Amante v. Serwelas affirmed that a certificate of registration creates a strong presumption of ownership in property disputes.

Feb 18, 2003 unlawful arrest exclusionary rule warrantless arrest admissible evidence robbery criminal procedure

Unlawful Arrest and Admissible Evidence: Key Lessons from a Robbery Case

How the Supreme Court protected constitutional rights by excluding evidence from an unlawful warrantless arrest in a robbery case.

Jul 5, 2001 bouncing checks law bp 22 insufficient funds criminal law supreme court ruling

Bouncing Checks Law: The 90-Day Rule and Proof of Knowledge Under BP 22

Presenting a check after 90 days does not bar prosecution under BP 22—knowledge of insufficient funds can still be proven by other evidence.

Aug 14, 2000 verification forum shopping procedural rules rules of court administrative law supreme court

Defective Verification and Forum Shopping Certification: Why Cases Get Dismissed in Philippine Courts

Learn how defective verification or certification against forum shopping can get a case dismissed in Philippine courts, based on Loquias v. Ombudsman.

Apr 20, 1999 search warrants probable cause criminal law constitutional rights kho v. makalintal

Valid Search Warrants in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Specificity

Philippine law requires probable cause and particular description for valid search warrants. Kho v. Makalintal clarifies how specific these must be.

Apr 17, 1997 criminal law counterclaim damages malicious prosecution rule 111 cabaero v. cantos

Counterclaims in Criminal Cases: When Can the Accused Seek Damages?

The Supreme Court in Cabaero v. Cantos clarifies when an accused may file a counterclaim for damages in a criminal case, and when a separate civil action is required.