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Dec 14, 1999 legal ethics administrative law ibp disciplinary proceedings code of professional responsibility supreme court

Lawyer Ethics Matter: Why Misconduct Investigations Proceed Despite Complainant Withdrawal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that lawyer disciplinary cases continue despite complainant withdrawal, and silence is not admission of guilt.

Aug 27, 1998 habeas corpus criminal procedure appeals premature release supreme court philippine law

Habeas Corpus and Premature Release: Why Appeals Matter in Philippine Law

A Supreme Court ruling on why a convicted person cannot use habeas corpus to secure release while an appeal is still pending.

Sep 24, 1997 legal ethics attorney withdrawal client rights code of professional responsibility rule 138 disciplinary action

Attorney Withdrawal Upholding Client Rights AND Ethical Obligations IN THE Philippines

When can a lawyer withdraw from a case in the Philippines? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on attorney withdrawal and client protection.

Sep 5, 1997 judicial accountability criminal procedure probable cause withdrawal of information crespo vs mogul administrative law

Judicial Accountability: Independent Assessment of Justice Secretary's Resolutions in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on trial courts' duty to independently assess Justice Secretary's resolutions in withdrawal of criminal informations.

Mar 3, 1997 civil-litigation municipal-counsel legal-representation provincial-attorney rules-of-court jurisprudence

Who Can Represent a Philippine Municipality in Court: Legal Representation Rules

Explains who may legally represent a municipality in Philippine courts, the effect of unauthorized counsel, and when proceedings may be adopted.

Mar 3, 1997 municipal representation provincial attorney unauthorized counsel local government civil procedure

Who Can Represent a Municipality in Court: The Ramos Doctrine on Unauthorized Counsel

Philippine law limits who may represent a municipality in lawsuits. Learn the rules, exceptions, and effects of unauthorized private counsel appearances.

Feb 23, 1997 criminal law appeal withdrawal of appeal people v. redulosa supreme court criminal procedure

Withdrawing a Criminal Appeal in the Philippines: Rights and Limits After Conviction

Can a convicted person withdraw a criminal appeal in the Philippines? People v. Redulosa explains the right, limits, and consequences.

Jul 30, 1996 pardon executive clemency criminal procedure appeal constitutional law

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.