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Jan 31, 2023 stop-and-frisk warrantless search criminal law constitutional rights illegal search

Stop-and-Frisk Searches in the Philippines: When Are They Legal?

Learn when Philippine police may legally conduct stop-and-frisk searches, what limits apply, and your rights during such encounters.

Jul 12, 2022 criminal law illegal possession of firearms judicial admission ra 10591 evidence supreme court

Judicial Admission Can Prove Lack of Firearm License in Illegal Possession Cases

Supreme Court ruling: an accused's own admission in court can prove lack of a firearm license, without needing a PNP certification.

May 31, 2001 illegal possession of firearms search warrant p.d. 1866 firearm license plain view doctrine

License to Possess: When Technicalities Cannot Overshadow Substantive Rights in Firearm Cases

Supreme Court acquits firearm owner whose license was valid but expired, ruling technical defects cannot override substantive rights.