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Feb 14, 2007 checkpoint plain view doctrine illegal search and seizure gun ban omnibus election code criminal law

Checkpoint Legality and the Plain View Doctrine in the Philippines: A Guide for Citizens

Learn when police checkpoints are legal, what the plain view doctrine allows, and how the Supreme Court ruled in Abenes v. People.

Oct 4, 2002 election law comelec canvassing election offenses police checkpoint grave abuse of discretion

Election Canvass Rights: When Police Checkpoints Cross the Line

Supreme Court clarifies which election canvass violations are criminal offenses and when COMELEC findings stand.