Pilapil vs. Sandiganbayan G.R. No. 101978. April 7, 1993 Facts: The Investigating Ombudsman issued an order requiring Pilapil to submit his coun…
Read morePreliminary Investigation Preliminary Inquiry conducted by the prosecutor conducted by the judge to ascertain whether the alleged offender should …
Read morePerson in custody who is not yet formally charged may apply for bail with any court in the province, city or municipality where he is held
Facts: Santos was arrested lawfully without a warrant for carnapping and detained at Camp Crame in Quezon City . He asked for a preliminary invest…
Read moreA warrant of arrest is not required in the following instances: When a complaint or information has already been filed pursuant to a lawful warrantl…
Read moreThe decision to call witnesses for clarificatory questions is addressed to the sound discretion of the investigator
Facts: The DOJ Panel found probable cause for the crime of rape with homicide against Hubert Webb. Webb claimed that the DOJ Panel gravely abused …
Read moreConfrontation between the parties during the preliminary investigation not imperative
Sierra vs. Lopez Digest Adm. Case No. 7549, August 29, 2008 Facts: Sierra filed a criminal complaint against several persons before the Offic…
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Sec. 5. When warrant of arrest may issue. — (a) By the Regional Trial Court. — Within ten (10) days from the filing of the complaint or information,…
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Sec. 6. When accused lawfully arrested without warrant. – When a person is lawfully arrested without a warrant involving an offense which requires a …
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Sec. 8. Records. — (a) Records supporting the information or complaint. — An information or complaint filed in court shall be supported by the affidav…
Read moreWhat is the procedure in cases not requiring a preliminary investigation?
Sec. 9. Cases not requiring a preliminary investigation nor covered by the Rule on Summary Procedure.— (a) If filed with the prosecutor. —If the c…
Read moreA. By the Regional Trial Court For all RTC cases, a warrant of arrest will naturally issue if there is probable cause. 1. Within 10 days fr…
Read moreWhat is a warrant of arrest?
A warrant of arrest is a legal process issued by competent authority, directing the arrest of a person or persons upon grounds stated therein.
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