G.R. No. 163267 – 634 Phil. 207 – 620 SCRA 134 – Criminal Law – Special Penal Laws – Illegal Possession of Firearms – Constructive Possession In January 1996, Teofilo Evangelista while in Dubai, UAE, was accosted by the Dubai Police for possession of one pistol, one submachine gun, […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
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On December 14, 2017, the U.S.’s FCC (Federal Communications Commission) will vote whether or not to end net neutrality in the US. If the FCC decides to end net neutrality, it basically means that the US Federal government will be issuing stricter regulations when it comes to internet […]
G.R. Nos. L-9805-06 – 100 Phil. 1069 – Criminal Law – Crimes Against the Fundamental Law of the State – Article 125 – Delay in the Delivery of Detained Persons to the Proper Judicial Authorities – 12-18-36 Rule On 20 May 1955, Dionisio Mabong was arrested without warrant for […]
G.R. No. L-9598 – 99 Phil. 725 – Criminal Law – Prescription of Offenses – Article 90 – Prescription of Light Offenses Statutory Construction – Intention of the Legislature – Spirit of the Law On 26 June 1954, a certain Yu Hai was caught engaging in illegal gambling operation […]
G.R. No. L-48088 – 173 Phil. 616 – 84 SCRA 477- Criminal Law – Crimes Against Public Interest – Perjury – Elements – Sworn Statement Perjured Must Be One Required By Law In January 1978, Gotardo Flordelis was criminally charged for Perjury. It was alleged in the information that […]
G.R. No. L-44169 – 224 Phil. 441 – 140 SCRA 304- Labor Law – Labor Standards – Wages vs Salary Remedial Law – Civil Procedure – Execution of Judgment – Limitations on Garnishment; Wages are exempt from execution – Salary not exempt from execution Civil Law – Obligations and […]
G.R. No. 148000 – 446 Phil. 496 – 398 SCRA 373 – Remedial Law – Criminal Procedure – Presence of private offended party during pre-trial is not required In February 2000, a criminal case for Falsification of Official Public Documents was filed against Mario Austria. The prosecutor listed 11 witnesses […]
G.R. No. L-21189 – 120 Phil. 1331 – Remedial Law – Civil Procedure – Execution of Judgment – Limitations on Garnishment In 1962, Luzviminda San Pedro filed a case against Spouses Jose and Marta Avendaño for Collection of Sum of Money. The spouses Avendaño lost the said case. To […]
At this age, almost all products and services are advertised online. Like they say, everything is just a click away. Including legal services. For legal services however, regulations therefor have always been restrictive. In fact, as a rule, a lawyer is not allowed to advertise his legal services […]