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Mar 28, 2022 criminal law civil liability death of accused revised penal code extinction of liability

Death Abates Criminal Liability: Supreme Court Clarifies Extinguishment of Penalties and Civil Obligations

When an accused dies before final conviction, criminal liability and civil liability ex delicto are extinguished. The Supreme Court explains the rule and its exceptions.

Apr 22, 2009 criminal procedure motion to quash provisional dismissal rule 117 election gun ban

Quashal vs Provisional Dismissal: Understanding the Nuances of Criminal Procedure in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies the key differences between a motion to quash and provisional dismissal under Rule 117, and why the time-bar rule does not apply to quashal orders.