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Aug 12, 2004 criminal law smuggling tariff and customs code presumption of guilt possession tax evasion

Smuggling and the Presumption of Guilt: Possession and Tax Obligations in Philippine Law

When does possession of untaxed goods create a presumption of smuggling under Philippine law? The Supreme Court explains in Rieta v. People.

Jul 4, 2001 administrative law sheriff grave misconduct writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff’s Neglect of Duty: When Failure to Implement a Writ Means Dismissal

The Supreme Court held a sheriff liable for grave misconduct and gross dishonesty for failing to implement a writ of preliminary attachment and mishandling funds.