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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Sep 8, 2020 administrative law court personnel neglect of duty criminal procedure public accountability

Simple Neglect of Duty by Court Personnel: A Lesson from A.M. No. P-20-4075

When court staff fail to serve an order of release, the consequences can be grave. This ruling clarifies their duty and liability.

Jul 8, 2019 probable cause arrest warrant preliminary investigation due process criminal procedure

Probable Cause vs Due Process: Independent Judicial Assessment in Arrest Warrant Issuance

The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between executive and judicial probable cause in arrest warrant issuance, and the limits of due process in preliminary investigation.

Aug 18, 2015 bail criminal law sandiganbayan enrile humanitarian grounds rules of court

Bail and Illness: Balancing Liberty and Justice in Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court ruled that bail may be granted for humanitarian reasons, especially when an accused's health is fragile, even in non-bailable offenses.

Jan 9, 2013 falsification probable cause preliminary investigation grave abuse of discretion criminal law revised penal code

Falsification and Probable Cause: Protecting Individuals From Baseless Criminal Charges

The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may review prosecutors' findings and what probable cause requires in falsification cases.

Oct 30, 2009 military law preventive suspension due process injunctive relief ombudsman articles of war

Liberty vs Military Authority: Balancing Rights in the Philippine Armed Forces

Supreme Court ruling on a general's preventive suspension and arrest, clarifying due process and injunctive relief in military discipline cases.

Jan 20, 2009 criminal law due process arrest warrant summary procedure administrative case notice

Due Process and Arrest Warrants: Notice Requirements in Summary Procedure Cases

When can a court issue an arrest warrant in summary procedure cases? The Supreme Court clarifies the notice requirement and due process rules.

Jan 23, 2006 preliminary investigation bail due process administrative law rules of court judges

Safeguarding Due Process: Proper Preliminary Investigation and Bail Procedures

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's administrative liability clarifies the mandatory rules on preliminary investigation and bail hearings in the Philippines.

Oct 27, 1997 preliminary investigation criminal procedure rule 112 warrantless arrest right to liberty

The Right to Preliminary Investigation: A Shield for Liberty in Philippine Criminal Procedure

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why a regular preliminary investigation is a substantive right, not a mere technicality, protecting the accused from arbitrary detention.