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SSS v. Seno: Trial Court Discretion Over Withdrawal of Criminal Information
Supreme Court clarifies trial court discretion in denying withdrawal of criminal information and limits on ordering reinvestigation in SSS contribution cases.
Preliminary Investigation Is a Substantive Right: Lessons from Palacios v. People
The Supreme Court rules that denying a reinvestigation based on procedural guidelines violates due process when the accused was never notified.
Gross Ignorance of Law Improper Denial of Preliminary Investigation Rights
SC rules judge liable for undue delay and improper denial of reinvestigation, violating accused's right to preliminary investigation.
Upholding THE Ombudsmans Power Reinvestigation AND Probable Cause IN Anti Graft Cases
Judicial Ethics and Impartiality: When a Judge's Errors Become Gross Ignorance of the Law
A judge's hasty grant of reinvestigation and dismissal without notice or hearing amounts to gross ignorance of the law, violating judicial ethics.
Due Process in Ombudsman Reinvestigations: The Roxas and Nacpil Case
When can the Ombudsman reinstate dismissed charges? The Roxas case clarifies due process rights in reinvestigations.
Speedy Trial Rights: Motion for Reinvestigation and Waiver of Timeliness Claims
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether filing a motion for reinvestigation waives the right to claim speedy disposition of cases.