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Oct 20, 2024 search warrant scattershot warrant one specific offense constitutional law rule 126 criminal procedure

Scattershot Search Warrants: The “One Specific Offense” Rule Explained

When does a search warrant become an invalid “scattershot” warrant? The Supreme Court clarifies the “one specific offense” rule in Puguon v. People.

Jul 28, 2024 election gun ban retroactivity article 22 revised penal code bargado case election law

Election Gun Ban and Retroactivity: The Bargado Case Explained

Can a postponed election erase a gun ban violation? The Supreme Court's Bargado ruling explains retroactivity in Philippine election law.

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.

Aug 25, 2020 criminal law robbery with homicide revised penal code supreme court people vs daguman

Robbery with Homicide: When a Deadly Robbery Is Only Simple Robbery

The Supreme Court explains when a death during a robbery still results in simple robbery, not robbery with homicide.

Mar 2, 2008 firearms illegal possession mission order memorandum receipt sayco v. people criminal law

Mission Orders and Memorandum Receipts: When They Don't Replace a Firearms License

The Supreme Court clarifies that mission orders and memorandum receipts cannot substitute for a valid firearms license, even for confidential agents.

Apr 20, 1999 search warrants probable cause criminal law constitutional rights kho v. makalintal

Valid Search Warrants in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Specificity

Philippine law requires probable cause and particular description for valid search warrants. Kho v. Makalintal clarifies how specific these must be.

Aug 31, 1997 kidnapping illegal detention revised penal code criminal law philippine supreme court

Kidnapping vs. Illegal Detention: The Role of Intent Under Philippine Law

Philippine law distinguishes kidnapping from illegal detention by the offender's intent. The Supreme Court explains the difference in People v. Dadles.

Jul 20, 1997 election law vote buying disqualification comelec local government succession

Vote Buying and Disqualification: Nolasco vs. COMELEC Explained

What happens when a winning candidate is disqualified for vote buying? The Nolasco case clarifies succession and election law.