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Oct 20, 2024 search warrant scattershot warrant one specific offense constitutional law rule 126 criminal procedure

Scattershot Search Warrants: The “One Specific Offense” Rule Explained

When does a search warrant become an invalid “scattershot” warrant? The Supreme Court clarifies the “one specific offense” rule in Puguon v. People.

Feb 19, 2024 child pornography criminal law repeal and reenactment ra 11930 ra 9775 cybercrime

Child Pornography Prosecution After Repeal: The Doctrine of Reenactment in the Philippines

Can a repealed law still lead to conviction? The Supreme Court clarifies how reenactment preserves criminal liability for child pornography offenses.

Jan 31, 2023 stop-and-frisk warrantless search criminal law constitutional rights illegal search

Stop-and-Frisk Searches in the Philippines: When Are They Legal?

Learn when Philippine police may legally conduct stop-and-frisk searches, what limits apply, and your rights during such encounters.

May 2, 2021 search warrant due process probable cause criminal law constitutional rights

Right to Access Search Warrant Records: Due Process and Confidentiality in Philippine Law

Philippine courts balance due process rights against informant confidentiality when accused persons seek search warrant records.

Mar 5, 2017 trademark infringement intellectual property probable cause grave abuse of discretion false designation of origin criminal law

Trademark Infringement and Probable Cause: When the Secretary of Justice Abuses Discretion

The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may override the Secretary of Justice's dismissal of trademark infringement complaints for grave abuse of discretion.

Nov 22, 2007 search warrant probable cause lpg cylinders ra 623 criminal law custodia legis

Search Warrants for LPG Cylinder Misuse: Probable Cause Standards Under R.A. 623

Supreme Court ruling clarifies probable cause for search warrants involving unauthorized LPG cylinder use under R.A. 623, as amended.

Dec 17, 2000 airport security warrantless search criminal law people v johnson drug possession constitutional rights

Airport Security Checks and Your Rights: The Johnson Case Explained

Understand your rights during airport security frisks in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Johnson.

Apr 20, 1999 search warrants probable cause criminal law constitutional rights kho v. makalintal

Valid Search Warrants in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Specificity

Philippine law requires probable cause and particular description for valid search warrants. Kho v. Makalintal clarifies how specific these must be.

Jul 20, 1997 election law vote buying disqualification comelec local government succession

Vote Buying and Disqualification: Nolasco vs. COMELEC Explained

What happens when a winning candidate is disqualified for vote buying? The Nolasco case clarifies succession and election law.