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Aug 4, 2021 criminal-law double-jeopardy preliminary-investigation acquittal supreme-court grave-threats

Understanding the Limits of Preliminary Investigations in Philippine Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies when an acquittal is final and how double jeopardy protects accused persons from repeated prosecution.