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Jan 31, 2005 perjury probable cause ombudsman criminal law revised penal code

Perjury and Probable Cause: When Sworn Statements Fall Short of Falsehood

The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of perjury and the limits of probable cause in criminal complaints before the Ombudsman.

Mar 16, 2000 criminal law ombudsman preliminary investigation grave abuse of discretion sandiganbayan prosecutory discretion

When Courts Overstep Authority in Preliminary Investigations: Domondon v. Sandiganbayan

The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may interfere with the Ombudsman's prosecutory discretion, and when judicial overreach becomes grave abuse.