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Jul 27, 2022 ombudsman probable cause grave abuse of discretion public officials anti-graft law criminal law

Probable Cause and the Ombudsman: When Courts Defer to Prosecutorial Discretion

The Supreme Court affirms the Ombudsman's probable cause findings in public official cases, reinforcing judicial restraint absent grave abuse of discretion.

Jul 23, 2008 criminal law unlawful appointment revised penal code local government code sandiganbayan disqualification

Unlawful Appointments: Does Temporary Disqualification Mean Lack of Legal Qualification?

Supreme Court clarifies that temporary disqualification of losing candidates constitutes lack of legal qualification under Article 244, RPC.

Jul 2, 1998 criminal law preventive suspension public officials re-election anti-graft supreme court

Re-Election and Criminal Liability: Why Public Officials Can Still Face Suspension for Past Misdeeds

Re-election does not erase criminal liability. The Supreme Court clarifies preventive suspension still applies to public officials for prior-term offenses.