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Mar 21, 2018 criminal-law fencing anti-fencing-law pd-1612 prima-facie-evidence supreme-court

Possession Is Prima Facie Evidence: Understanding Fencing Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court explains how mere possession of stolen goods can convict a person of fencing under PD 1612, and clarifies the proper penalty.

Jul 9, 2007 criminal law cattle rustling presidential decree 533 possession of stolen property supreme court

Possession of Stolen Cattle and Proof of Guilt in Anti-Cattle Rustling Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how possession of stolen cattle establishes guilt beyond reasonable doubt under the Anti-Cattle Rustling Law.

Dec 22, 1997 prosecutorial discretion criminal procedure motion to dismiss crespo doctrine secretary of justice philippine law

Prosecutorial Discretion vs Court Authority: Navigating Criminal Case Dismissals in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the balance between prosecutorial discretion and judicial authority in dismissing criminal cases after information is filed.

Jul 30, 1996 anti-fencing law presidential decree 1612 fencing criminal law probable cause preliminary investigation

Fencing in the Philippines: Knowledge and Presumptions Under the Anti-Fencing Law

Explaining the elements of fencing under P.D. 1612, the presumption of knowledge from possession, and how receipts can rebut it.