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, […]
Monthly Archives: December 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 […]