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Feb 25, 2018 custodial investigation miranda rights qualified theft criminal procedure right to counsel

Custodial Investigation and Confessions in Qualified Theft: People v. Cabanada

When does a police interview become custodial investigation? People v. Cabanada clarifies Miranda rights and confession admissibility in theft cases.

Jul 23, 2004 criminal law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation right to counsel constitutional law

When a Barangay Captain Cannot Be Independent Counsel: Extrajudicial Confessions and the Constitution

A barangay captain who is a lawyer cannot act as independent counsel for a suspect. The Supreme Court explains why the confession was inadmissible.

Oct 3, 2002 criminal law eyewitness testimony extrajudicial confession conspiracy murder supreme court ruling

Eyewitness Testimony, Confessions, and Conspiracy: Lessons from the Payumo Massacre Case

The Supreme Court's ruling in the Payumo Massacre case clarifies the rules on eyewitness credibility, inadmissible confessions, and conspiracy in Philippine criminal law.

Aug 22, 2002 criminal law custodial investigation right to counsel extrajudicial confession evidence

Safeguarding Confessions: The Right to Competent Counsel in Philippine Law

A confession is inadmissible if the accused lacked truly competent, independent counsel during custodial investigation.

Jul 18, 2002 custodial investigation right to counsel extrajudicial confession criminal procedure constitutional rights

Independent Counsel Requirement in Custodial Investigation: The Velarde Case

A mayor acting as counsel during custodial investigation is not independent, making confessions inadmissible and leading to acquittal.

Jul 19, 1999 criminal law voluntary confession constitutional rights custodial investigation evidence

Voluntary Confessions in Philippine Law: Safeguarding the Rights of the Accused

Understanding the constitutional safeguards governing voluntary confessions in Philippine criminal procedure, and how courts protect the accused.

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.

Apr 30, 1999 criminal procedure constitutional law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation evidence

Voluntary Confessions and Custodial Rights: Lessons from People v. Bacor

The Supreme Court clarifies when an extrajudicial confession is admissible, the role of counsel, and what makes a valid waiver of rights.

Apr 29, 1999 criminal law confession custodial investigation constitutional rights right to counsel evidence

Valid Confession in Philippine Law: When Your Words Can Be Used Against You

Learn when a confession is valid and admissible in Philippine courts, and how constitutional rights during custodial investigation protect accused persons.

Jan 29, 1998 criminal-law extrajudicial-confession constitutional-rights evidence custodial-investigation right-to-counsel

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Confessions in Philippine Criminal Law

Explore when extrajudicial confessions are admissible in Philippine courts, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Jerez.

Mar 14, 1997 criminal law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation evidence constitutional rights reclusion perpetua

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Confessions: Safeguarding Rights in Philippine Criminal Law

The Supreme Court clarifies the four requirements for admissible extrajudicial confessions and what makes counsel "competent and independent" in custodial investigations.

Feb 7, 1997 custodial investigation right to counsel independent counsel extrajudicial confession constitutional rights criminal law

Independent Counsel Safeguarding Rights In Philippine Custodial Investigations

The Supreme Court acquits two accused whose confessions were taken with the help of an NBI job applicant, not independent counsel.