One of the issues discussed in the case of Gina Gomez vs People (G.R. No. 216824, 20 November 2020, Full Text | Case Digest) was: May an accused who was already acquitted during trial be convicted on appeal without violating the rule against double jeopardy? Ordinarily, the answer would be […]
Gray Area
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Notwithstanding the presumption of regularity, our Constitution still recognized the fact that State agents may at times abuse their power. As such, a protective measure is enshrined in our Bill of Rights: Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against […]