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Feb 10, 2020labor-lawsocial-security-systemcorporate-liabilitydirectors-dutiescriminal-proceduresupreme-court
Directors' Liability for SSS Contributions: When Courts May Deny Withdrawal of Information
Explore the Supreme Court ruling on directors' liability for unpaid SSS contributions and the trial court's discretion in criminal cases.
Feb 10, 2020criminal proceduresocial securitywithdrawal of informationgrave abuse of discretiondue process
Finality of Court Control Over Criminal Cases: SSS v. Seno on Withdrawal of Information
Explore the Supreme Court's ruling in SSS v. Seno on trial court discretion over motions to withdraw criminal informations and due process limits.
Jun 28, 2005criminal procedurepreliminary investigationwithdrawal of informationprobable causerule 112rule 117
Withdrawal of Information vs Dismissal: What the Supreme Court Said
The Supreme Court clarifies when a motion to withdraw information is final, and how prosecutors must weigh both sides in preliminary investigation.