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Mar 15, 2000 criminal-law reasonable-doubt drug-offenses evidence identification dangerous-drugs-act

Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Insufficient Identification in Drug Sale Conviction

Supreme Court acquits drug sale convicts when police cannot identify who sold marijuana, applying reasonable doubt standard.

Feb 29, 2000 criminal-law rules-of-court appeal petition-for-relief procedural-rules substantial-justice

Balancing Justice and Procedure When Technical Rules Give Way

When a defective notice of hearing cost a man his appeal and his liberty, the Supreme Court showed when technical rules must yield to substantial justice.

Oct 21, 1999 execution pending appeal rules of court civil procedure appeals philippine litigation

Execution Pending Appeal in the Philippines: When Can a Judgment Be Enforced Immediately?

Learn when Philippine courts may allow execution pending appeal, the good reasons required, and the safeguards protecting a losing party's right to appeal.

Dec 15, 1998 appeal deadline rules of court jurisdictional period finality of judgment civil procedure batara v court of appeals

Missed Appeal Deadlines in the Philippines: Strict Rules, Rare Exceptions

Philippine courts strictly enforce the 15-day appeal period. Missing it can end a case, with only truly exceptional circumstances excusing delay.

Dec 4, 1998 civil-procedure appeal non-forum-shopping court-of-appeals procedural-compliance philippine-law

Fatal Flaws in Appeals: Why Strict Procedural Compliance Is Non-Negotiable in Philippine Courts

A missed signature and an uncertified document cost these litigants their appeal. Learn the strict rules for Philippine appellate filings.

Oct 29, 1998 administrative law ombudsman court of appeals rule 43 jurisdiction government employees

Ombudsman Decisions in Administrative Cases: Appealing to the Right Court

Learn which court hears appeals from Ombudsman administrative disciplinary decisions, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Namuhe v. Ombudsman.

Jan 26, 1998 appeal deadlines substantial justice rules of court excusable negligence civil procedure

Substantial Justice vs Technicality: When Can Appeal Deadlines Be Relaxed

The Supreme Court explains when late appeals may be allowed despite rigid rules, balancing technicality against substantial justice in Trans International vs. CA.

Apr 20, 1997 motion for reconsideration notice of hearing rules of court appeal period civil procedure

Motion for Reconsideration: Why a Notice of Hearing Is Crucial in Philippine Courts

A motion for reconsideration without a notice of hearing is pro forma and will not stop the appeal period. Learn the rule and the De la Peña case.

Mar 12, 1997 service of court decisions rules of court due process laza v court of appeals philippine litigation appeal deadlines

Service of Court Decisions in the Philippines: The Laza Case and Due Process

Learn how Philippine courts rule on valid service of decisions, the "sufficient discretion" standard, and the Laza v. Court of Appeals case.

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.

Oct 28, 1996 probation appeal criminal procedure waiver rule philippine law

Probation After Appeal Understanding THE Waiver Rule IN THE Philippines

Learn how appealing a conviction waives probation eligibility in the Philippines, based on Supreme Court rulings and the Probation Law.