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Jul 29, 2015 bail treachery murder provisional liberty criminal law revised penal code

Bail and Treachery: Reassessing Provisional Liberty in Murder Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies when bail may be granted in murder cases and how treachery must be proven by strong evidence.

Apr 12, 2006 bail appeal criminal procedure absconding rule 114 philippine law

Jumping Bail in the Philippines: Why Absconding Can Cost You Your Appeal — Lessons from Alva v. Court of Appea

Can fleeing while on bail kill your appeal? The Supreme Court says yes. Learn the rules from Alva v. Court of Appeals.

Dec 21, 1998 bail jurisdiction warrant of arrest probable cause sandiganbayan criminal procedure

When Posting Bail Means You Consent to Court Jurisdiction: Key Insights for the Accused

Posting bail can waive objections to a court's jurisdiction, even if the arrest warrant was invalid. Learn the rules from a Philippine Supreme Court case.