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Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “official misconduct”

Official Misconduct Falsifying Documents Despite Lack of Direct Gain

A mayor's conviction for falsifying public documents stands even without direct personal gain, as the crime protects public faith.

Judicial Ethics: When a Judge's Personal Letter Becomes Official Misconduct

Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's use of court letterhead and title in personal correspondence crosses the line into impropriety.

Mayor's Personal Deposit of Municipal Checks: Official Misconduct and Probable Cause

Supreme Court ruling on when a mayor's deposit of municipal checks into a personal account constitutes probable cause for graft under RA 3019.