Legal Insights

Bouncing Checks and Broken Promises: Estafa and BP 22 in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling explains when a bouncing check leads to both estafa and BP 22 violations, and how penalties are computed.

Bouncing Checks AND Criminal Liability Strict Enforcement OF BP 22

Bouncing Checks Law: When Courts May Impose Fine Instead of Imprisonment

The Supreme Court clarifies that under BP 22, courts may impose only a fine instead of imprisonment, depending on the circumstances.

Finality Prevails: Reopening a BP 22 Case After Judgment

A Supreme Court ruling explains why a final BP 22 conviction cannot be reopened through a belated new trial motion or petition for relief.

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.

Bouncing Checks and Insufficient Notice: Protecting Individuals From Unjust Convictions

The Supreme Court acquits a check issuer because the prosecution failed to prove receipt of notice of dishonor, a key element under BP 22.

Bouncing Checks and Debt Settlement: When a Check's Purpose Doesn't Excuse the Funds

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on BP 22: the purpose of a check doesn't matter—issuing a bouncing check is punishable, even if meant as a guarantee.

Bouncing Checks and Due Process: Why Notice of Dishonor Is Crucial in BP 22 Cases

The Supreme Court acquits check issuers where the prosecution failed to prove notice of dishonor, underscoring due process in BP 22 cases.

Bouncing Checks: Understanding Liability and Penalties Under Philippine Law

Learn how the Supreme Court interprets BP 22 bouncing checks law, including liability, penalties, and defenses in the Philippines.

Bouncing Checks and Criminal Liability: Why Account Sufficiency Matters

Philippine Supreme Court explains when issuing a check against a closed account becomes a crime under BP 22, and why account sufficiency at issuance is key.

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.

Bouncing Checks as Guarantees in the Philippines: BP 22 and Criminal Liability

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that checks issued as guarantees or deposits still fall under BP 22 criminal liability when dishonored.

Bouncing Checks and Corporate Liability: When Officers Face Criminal Risk in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when corporate officers are criminally liable for bouncing checks under BP 22, including defenses and penalties.

Why Original Checks Are Crucial in Bouncing Check Cases in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies why original checks must be presented as evidence in BP 22 and estafa cases.

Bouncing Checks and Continuous Crimes: Understanding Jurisdiction in BP 22 Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court treats multiple bouncing check violations as continuous crimes affecting jurisdiction in Philippine law.

Bouncing Checks Law: Corporate Officers Personally Liable for Signed Checks

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on BP 22: corporate officers who sign bouncing checks face personal criminal liability, even if signed in blank.