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Feb 25, 2018 custodial investigation miranda rights qualified theft criminal procedure right to counsel

Custodial Investigation and Confessions in Qualified Theft: People v. Cabanada

When does a police interview become custodial investigation? People v. Cabanada clarifies Miranda rights and confession admissibility in theft cases.

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When Is a Buy-Bust Operation Legal in the Philippines? Key Rules from People v. Nicolas

Philippine courts uphold buy-bust operations as valid drug enforcement, even without prior surveillance. Learn the essential elements and your rights.

Dec 20, 1999 right to counsel due process criminal law unauthorized practice of law people v santocildes

Fake Lawyer Defense: When an Impostor Can Void a Criminal Conviction in the Philippines

Convictions can be overturned when the accused was represented by a non-lawyer. Learn the rules and how to verify counsel credentials.

Apr 29, 1999 criminal law confession custodial investigation constitutional rights right to counsel evidence

Valid Confession in Philippine Law: When Your Words Can Be Used Against You

Learn when a confession is valid and admissible in Philippine courts, and how constitutional rights during custodial investigation protect accused persons.