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Aug 2, 2000 probation law criminal procedure prior conviction pd 968 bp 22 supreme court ruling

Prior Convictions and Probation Eligibility in the Philippines: The Pablo Doctrine

A prior conviction in a related case can bar probation under Philippine law. Learn the strict rule from Pablo v. Castillo.

Jul 10, 2000 estafa postdated checks bouncing checks revised penal code fraud criminal law

Deceptive Check Issuance and Fraud in Estafa Cases Involving Postdated Checks

When does issuing a postdated check become estafa? The Supreme Court explains the crucial role of deceit in People v. Panganiban.

Jun 8, 2000 criminal law batas pambansa blg 22 bouncing checks judicial ethics prejudicial question administrative case

Checks Issued as Guarantee Still Fall Under B.P. 22; Judge Suspended for Partiality

Supreme Court rules checks issued as guarantee are still covered by B.P. 22, and suspends a judge for partiality and gross ignorance of the law.

Dec 2, 1999 criminal-law estafa bouncing-check negotiable-instruments-law loan-security supreme-court

When a Bouncing Check Isn't Estafa: Checks as Loan Security in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when postdated checks given as loan security, not payment, cannot result in estafa conviction.

Dec 1, 1999 bp 22 bouncing checks law notice of dishonor criminal law betty king case

Notice of Dishonor Under BP 22: Why Actual Receipt Matters in Bouncing Check Cases

Under BP 22, a bounced check issuer can only be convicted if properly notified of dishonor. The Betty King case shows why actual notice is crucial.

Apr 21, 1999 estafa bouncing checks investment scam revised penal code supreme court philippine law

Bouncing Checks and Broken Promises: Understanding Estafa in Philippine Investment Schemes

Learn how the Supreme Court treats investment scams involving bouncing checks, deceit, and estafa under Philippine law.

Aug 21, 1997 bouncing checks civil liability bp 22 estafa check dishonor philippine law

Liability for Dishonored Checks: When Civil Damages Can Be Recovered

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a party can recover civil damages from a check issuer even if criminal liability under B.P. 22 is not established.