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Jun 28, 2021 constitutional law administrative law illegal search exclusionary rule fruit of the poisonous tree criminal procedure

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine: When Illegal Searches Taint Evidence in Administrative Cases

The Supreme Court ruled that evidence from an illegal search cannot be used in administrative proceedings, reinforcing the exclusionary rule's reach.

Jun 3, 2019 search incident to arrest warrantless arrest hot pursuit illegal possession of dangerous drugs ra 9165 criminal procedure

When a Station Search Goes Too Far: Hot Pursuit Arrests and Search Incident Limits

A valid hot pursuit arrest does not justify a later station house search. Know the limits of search incident to arrest.

Mar 20, 2019 stop and frisk warrantless search election gun ban right to privacy criminal law

Stop and Frisk During Election Periods: When Police Searches Are Valid

The Supreme Court explains when a warrantless stop and frisk search is valid, using an election gun ban case as an example.

Nov 21, 2018 criminal-law illegal-possession-of-firearms warrantless-arrest search-and-seizure traffic-violation animus-possidendi

Unlawful Arrest Invalidates Firearm Possession Charge When Search Is Illegal

A traffic violation does not justify warrantless arrest or search. The Supreme Court acquits in Mendoza v. People.

Sep 2, 2015 criminal law drug cases warrantless arrest search and seizure admissibility of evidence constitutional rights

Unlawful Arrests and Admissibility of Evidence: Protecting Constitutional Rights in Drug Cases

When a warrantless arrest is invalid, evidence seized from the accused becomes inadmissible. Learn the rules from this Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 12, 2014 drunk driving traffic stops resisting arrest unreasonable search ra 4136 ra 10586

Sobriety vs Perception: Protecting Rights During Traffic Stops in the Philippines

The Supreme Court acquits a driver of drunk driving and resisting arrest, clarifying that smelling of alcohol is not the same as being under its influence.

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.

May 27, 2004 unlawful search search warrant right against unreasonable search philippine law criminal procedure bill of rights

The Sanctity of the Home Safeguarding Against Unlawful Searches and Seizures

Philippine law protects homes from unlawful searches and seizures. Learn the rules, exceptions, and remedies for violations.

Feb 18, 2003 unlawful arrest exclusionary rule warrantless arrest admissible evidence robbery criminal procedure

Unlawful Arrest and Admissible Evidence: Key Lessons from a Robbery Case

How the Supreme Court protected constitutional rights by excluding evidence from an unlawful warrantless arrest in a robbery case.