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Jun 28, 2021 constitutional law administrative law illegal search exclusionary rule fruit of the poisonous tree criminal procedure

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine: When Illegal Searches Taint Evidence in Administrative Cases

The Supreme Court ruled that evidence from an illegal search cannot be used in administrative proceedings, reinforcing the exclusionary rule's reach.

May 10, 1999 custodial investigation admissibility of confessions constitutional rights criminal procedure media interviews people v domantay

Confessions to Media in Philippine Law: The Domantay Case on Custodial Investigation

When are confessions to media admissible in Philippine courts? The Domantay case explains the limits of custodial investigation rights.