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Mar 25, 1999 criminal law holdover doctrine public officials falsification estafa good faith

Holdover Principle Criminal Intent Key Lessons From Lecaroz v Sandiganbayan for Public Officials

The Supreme Court explains holdover doctrine and criminal intent in Lecaroz v Sandiganbayan, a landmark case for Philippine public officials.