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Jan 11, 2016 reckless imprudence criminal law traffic duty of care article 365 overtaking

Reckless Driving and the Duty of Care: What Senit v. People Means for Motorists

The Supreme Court affirms that overtaking another vehicle demands a high degree of care, and explains when trial in absentia is valid.

Apr 7, 2009 legal ethics gross ignorance of the law criminal procedure archiving cases judicial conduct trial in absentia

Judicial Conduct: Premature Archiving of Criminal Cases and the Bounds of Ignorance of the Law

The Supreme Court fined a judge for gross ignorance of the law after prematurely archiving a criminal case, clarifying rules on trial in absentia.

Mar 11, 1997 trial in absentia due process right to bail criminal procedure administrative case judges

Trial in Absentia and Due Process: Lessons from Parada vs. Judge Veneracion

When can trial proceed without the accused? The Supreme Court clarifies the constitutional requirements for trial in absentia in the Philippines.