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Jan 30, 1998 criminal-law warrantless-arrest search-and-seizure drug-offenses constitutional-rights philippine-supreme-court

Warrantless Arrests in the Philippines: When Police Can Search Without a Warrant

Learn when Philippine police may arrest and search without a warrant, based on a Supreme Court ruling on drug transport.

Jan 8, 1998 criminal-law warrant-of-arrest abuse-of-discretion rules-of-court judicial-misconduct

When Can a Judge Recall a Warrant of Arrest: Understanding Abuse of Discretion

A Supreme Court ruling explains the three-day notice rule for motions and when a judge commits abuse of discretion in recalling warrants.

Dec 12, 1997 warrantless arrest warrantless search stop and frisk criminal procedure constitutional rights illegal possession

Warrantless Arrests and Searches: When Are They Legal in the Philippines?

Learn when warrantless arrests and searches are legal in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Malacat v. Court of Appeals.

Nov 18, 1997 warrantless arrest criminal procedure rule 113 philippine law rights of accused people v mahusay

Warrantless Arrests When IS IT Legal IN THE Philippines Understanding Your Rights

Learn when warrantless arrests are legal in the Philippines, the two conditions under Rule 113, and how courts treat illegal arrests.

Mar 20, 1997 marine insurance cargo loss arrest clause insurance law philippine supreme court

Marine Insurance: When Arrest of a Vessel by Civil Authorities Is a Covered Risk

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when arrest of a vessel by judicial process is a covered risk under marine cargo insurance policies.

Nov 13, 1996 robbery-with-homicide conspiracy constitutional-rights custodial-investigation revised-penal-code supreme-court

Robbery With Homicide: Conspiracy and Constitutional Rights in Philippine Law

A Philippine Supreme Court case explains conspiracy in robbery with homicide and the exclusionary rule for evidence from illegal arrests.

Oct 28, 1996 unlawful arrest exclusionary rule warrantless arrest illegal search criminal law bill of rights

Unlawful Arrest and the Exclusionary Rule: What People v. Jubilag Means for Your Rights

The Supreme Court acquitted a man whose gun was "planted" by police. Learn how unlawful arrest and the exclusionary rule protect you.

Oct 18, 1996 habeas corpus illegal detention arrest without warrant criminal procedure direct assault agrarian reform

Habeas Corpus After Criminal Charges: When Illegal Arrest No Longer Justifies Release

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when habeas corpus becomes moot after criminal charges are filed and bail is posted.

Oct 2, 1996 gross ignorance of the law summary procedure warrant of arrest judicial discipline malicious mischief

Gross Ignorance of the Law: When Judges Fail to Follow Basic Legal Procedures

A judge who issued a warrant of arrest in a summary procedure case was fined for gross ignorance of the law. Learn the rules.

Sep 20, 1996 illegal possession of firearm unlawful arrest stop and frisk search and seizure criminal law presumption of innocence

Unlawful Arrest and Illegal Firearm Possession: Know Your Rights

The Supreme Court acquits a man of illegal firearm possession, ruling that police must prove lack of license and that stop-and-frisk has limits.

Sep 3, 1996 criminal-law warrant-of-arrest preliminary-investigation rules-of-court judicial-discretion rule-112

Limits on Judicial Authority: When Can a Judge Issue a Warrant of Arrest?

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that probable cause alone does not justify a warrant—judges must also find immediate custody necessary.

Aug 20, 1996 buy-bust warrantless arrest dangerous drugs entrapment criminal procedure philippine law

Buy-Bust Operations: When Is a Warrantless Arrest Valid in Drug Cases

Philippine Supreme Court explains why buy-bust arrests are valid warrantless arrests in drug cases, and clarifies the rules on entrapment and searches.

Apr 26, 1996 buy-bust operation illegal drugs illegal firearm possession warrantless arrest criminal law dangerous drugs act

Buy-Bust Operations and Illegal Firearm Possession: Key Rules from a Philippine Supreme Court Case

Learn the legal rules on buy-bust operations, warrantless arrests, and illegal firearm possession from a landmark Philippine Supreme Court decision.

Apr 18, 1996 criminal-law warrantless-arrest search-and-seizure constitutional-rights inadmissible-evidence drug-cases

Warrantless Arrests and Searches: What the Constitution Requires

The Supreme Court explains when warrantless arrests and searches are legal, and why evidence from illegal ones is inadmissible.

Mar 5, 1996 probable cause arrest warrant criminal procedure preliminary investigation rules of court

Probable Cause and Issuance of Arrest Warrants: The Roberts Case Explained

When must a judge examine records before issuing warrants? The Roberts case clarifies probable cause and arrest warrant rules.

Jan 30, 1996 judicial accountability arrest warrant administrative case grave misconduct judge liability criminal procedure

Judge Fined for Erroneous Issuance of Arrest Warrant Against Non-Accused

A judge was fined P10,000 for issuing an arrest warrant against a person not named as accused. The Court ruled the mistake was inexcusable negligence.

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.