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Jan 16, 1998 illegal firearms double jeopardy criminal law jurisdiction prosecutor authority

Possession vs Intent: Understanding Illegal Firearm Charges in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on double jeopardy in illegal firearm cases, and why a prosecutor's authority matters in criminal charges.