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Jun 29, 2015 bp 22 bouncing checks finality of judgment criminal procedure fine sumbilla v. matrix finance

Sumbilla v. Matrix Finance: When Courts Correct Excessive Penalties in Final Bouncing Check Cases

The Supreme Court relaxed the finality rule to correct an excessive fine in a BP 22 conviction, protecting debtors from penalties beyond the law's limits.

Jun 29, 2015 criminal law bp 22 final judgments penalties supreme court procedural rules

When Courts Can Correct Final Judgments: Erroneous Penalties in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains when final and executory judgments may be corrected for erroneous penalties, citing Sumbilla v. Matrix Finance.