Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Jan 10, 2011criminal-lawwarrantless-arrestdangerous-drugsra-6425in-flagrante-delictosearch-and-seizure
Caught in the Act: Upholding Warrantless Arrests in Philippine Drug Cases
The Supreme Court explains when police may arrest without a warrant under the in flagrante delicto rule in drug cases.
Jul 5, 2010criminal-lawwarrantless-arrestin-flagrante-delictodangerous-drugsillegal-possessionsearch-and-seizure
Valid Warrantless Arrest Upholding Drug Conviction Based on In Flagrante Delicto
Supreme Court affirms drug conviction, ruling warrantless arrest valid when suspect caught in flagrante delicto exchanging shabu.