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Showing 1–4 of 4 articles for “rule 114”

Bail Before Formal Charges: The Limits of Judicial Discretion

A judge's verbal grant of bail without written application, deposit, or release order constitutes a violation of Rule 114.

Bail After Conviction: Discretion vs. Right in Philippine Law

Explaining Leviste v. CA: bail after conviction is discretionary, not automatic, even without bail-negating circumstances under Rule 114.

When Judges Overstep: The Cash Bond Rule and Simple Misconduct

A judge who personally received a cash bail bond violated Rule 114, but the Court ruled it was simple, not gross, misconduct.

When a Judge Accepts Bail at Home: Gross Ignorance of the Law in Bail Proceedings

SC ruling on a judge who accepted cash bail at his residence, highlighting proper bail procedure under Rule 114.