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Feb 11, 2024 estafa criminal law due process rules of court information supreme court

Estafa Acquittal: Why a Faulty Information Violates Due Process in the Philippines

A flawed information can lead to acquittal in estafa cases. Learn how the right to be informed shapes criminal due process in the Philippines.

Jun 26, 2023 grave misconduct administrative law civil service substantial evidence public officials dismissal

Grave Misconduct vs. Simple Neglect: When Can Philippine Officials Be Dismissed?

The Supreme Court clarifies when a public official may be dismissed for grave misconduct and how substantial evidence shapes administrative cases.

Jan 17, 2023 drug cases ra 9165 criminal procedure information shabu possession

Omission of Drug Quantity in Information: Can Conviction Still Stand?

The Supreme Court clarifies when an Information's failure to state drug quantity affects conviction and penalty in drug cases.

Feb 13, 2022 treachery murder homicide revised penal code criminal law supreme court

Treachery in Murder Cases: Why a Heated Argument Can Downgrade the Crime to Homicide

The Supreme Court explains when a killing after a heated argument lacks treachery, reducing murder to homicide under Philippine law.

Oct 5, 2021 robbery direct bribery due process criminal law revised penal code entrapment

Robbery vs. Direct Bribery: What the Remolano Case Teaches About Due Process

The Supreme Court's Remolano ruling clarifies when extortion is robbery or bribery—and why accurate criminal charges are essential to due process.

Apr 27, 2021 election law voter registration ra 8189 election offense supreme court voting rights

Double Voter Registration in the Philippines: Legal Consequences Under RA 8189

Learn the legal consequences of double voter registration in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Labay v. People.

Mar 17, 2021 administrative law substantial evidence public service grave misconduct civil service commission supreme court

Substantial Evidence in Administrative Cases: The Mahinay Case Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court's ruling in the Mahinay case clarifies the substantial evidence standard in administrative cases against public servants.

Jun 18, 2017 criminal law direct assault information homicide right to be informed supreme court

Defective Information Reduces Direct Assault Conviction to Homicide

A missing element in the information reduced a direct assault conviction to homicide, underscoring the constitutional right to be informed of charges.

Jan 26, 2014 administrative law due process formal charge civil service uraccs

Formal Charges and Due Process in Philippine Administrative Law: The Salva v. Valle Ruling

Philippine administrative law requires a valid formal charge before dismissal. The Salva v. Valle ruling explains why.

Dec 13, 1999 criminal law rape victim testimony credibility supreme court jurisprudence

Credibility of Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: People v. Macosta

How Philippine courts weigh victim testimony in rape cases, explained through People v. Macosta and related jurisprudence.