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Dec 5, 2018 election offenses double jeopardy omnibus election code prosecutorial power treasury warrant demurrer to evidence

Election Offenses and Double Jeopardy: The Limits of Prosecutorial Power in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when an acquittal in an election offense case is final, and why the prosecution cannot appeal it without violating double jeopardy.

Jun 5, 2009 ombudsman prosecutorial powers special prosecutor administrative law stare decisis sandiganbayan

Upholding Prosecutorial Powers of the Ombudsman: Lessons from Lazatin v. Desierto

The Supreme Court affirms the Ombudsman's prosecutorial powers and control over the Office of the Special Prosecutor in Lazatin v. Desierto.