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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.

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Feb 7, 1997 reclusion perpetua indivisible penalty revised penal code dangerous drugs act criminal law supreme court

Reclusion Perpetua in Philippine Law: Why It Remains an Indivisible Penalty

The Supreme Court clarifies that reclusion perpetua remains an indivisible penalty despite RA 7659, explaining its true duration and application in drug cases.

Jul 5, 1996 civil procedure supplemental complaint amended complaint rules of court change of relief

Amending Pleadings: When Can You Change Your Legal Strategy Mid-Case?

Learn when Philippine courts allow supplemental or amended complaints to change relief sought mid-case, based on Superclean Services v. HDMF.

Jan 23, 1996 criminal-law warrantless-arrest buy-bust-operation dangerous-drugs-act evidence jurisprudence

Warrantless Arrests and Drug Evidence: What Buy-Bust Operations Mean for Your Rights

Learn when warrantless arrests and drug evidence are valid in buy-bust operations, and how Philippine courts handle frame-up defenses.