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Limits of Warrantless Arrests: Probable Cause and Immediacy in Hot Pursuit
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of warrantless arrests under Rule 113, Section 5(b), focusing on probable cause and immediacy in hot pursuit cases.
Nov 18, 1997warrantless arrestcriminal procedurerule 113philippine lawrights of accusedpeople v mahusay
Warrantless Arrests When IS IT Legal IN THE Philippines Understanding Your Rights
Learn when warrantless arrests are legal in the Philippines, the two conditions under Rule 113, and how courts treat illegal arrests.