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Jul 26, 2010 criminal-law probable-cause warrant-of-arrest judicial-discretion preliminary-investigation political-persecution

Probable Cause and Judicial Discretion: Safeguarding Rights in Criminal Arrests

The Supreme Court clarifies a judge's duty in determining probable cause for warrants of arrest and limits on enjoining criminal prosecutions.

Jun 5, 2009 criminal-law warrant-of-arrest probable-cause department-of-justice rules-of-court

Warrant of Arrest Stands: Court Power Prevails Over DOJ Review

Supreme Court rules a judge's exclusive power to issue warrants of arrest cannot be suspended by a pending DOJ petition for review.

Mar 31, 2006 criminal procedure warrant of arrest motion to quash jurisdiction probable cause bail

Navigating Philippine Warrants of Arrest: When Can a Court Act on Your Motion

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when courts can act on motions to quash warrants of arrest, distinguishing custody of law from jurisdiction over the person.

Jun 28, 2001 labor-law warrant of arrest probable cause judicial ethics rules of court administrative case

Proper Procedure and Due Diligence in Judicial Issuance of Warrants of Arrest

A judge's duty to independently determine probable cause before issuing warrants, explained through a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 18, 2000 probable cause warrants of arrest judicial independence criminal procedure philippine law

Probable Cause and Warrants of Arrest: Ensuring Judicial Independence

The Supreme Court clarifies probable cause standards for warrants, reinforcing judicial independence in determining probable cause for arrests.