From the library

Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

Have your own question? Ask ASG Legal AI now.

Get a cited, plain-language answer from 184,000+ statutes and decisions — free, no sign-up.

Ask a question

Showing 1225–1232 of 1,232 articles for “judge”

Sort:Newest Oldest

Mar 13, 1996 criminal law rape credibility of witnesses victim testimony revised penal code supreme court

Rape Conviction Based on Victim's Testimony: Understanding Credibility in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court explains when a rape conviction can rest solely on the victim's credible testimony, and why force or intimidation is judged from the victim's perspective.

Mar 5, 1996 judicial conduct code of judicial conduct administrative case judges ethics

Judicial Conduct: When a Judge's Off-Bench Behavior Becomes Administrative Liability

A judge's drunken demand that a doctor sign a death certificate violated judicial conduct rules, resulting in a P10,000 fine.

Mar 5, 1996 probable cause arrest warrant criminal procedure preliminary investigation rules of court

Probable Cause and Issuance of Arrest Warrants: The Roberts Case Explained

When must a judge examine records before issuing warrants? The Roberts case clarifies probable cause and arrest warrant rules.

Feb 28, 1996 judicial delay administrative liability judges constitutional deadlines code of judicial conduct supreme court

Judicial Delay Consequences: Judges Must Decide Cases Within 90 Days

The Supreme Court holds judges administratively liable for failing to decide cases within the 90-day constitutional period, as shown in Lopez v. Alon.

Feb 28, 1996 judicial ethics inhibition disqualification of judges preliminary investigation warrant of arrest administrative case

Judicial Ethics: When Should a Judge Inhibit From a Case

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a judge must inhibit from a case to preserve impartiality and avoid the appearance of bias.

Jan 30, 1996 judicial accountability arrest warrant administrative case grave misconduct judge liability criminal procedure

Judge Fined for Erroneous Issuance of Arrest Warrant Against Non-Accused

A judge was fined P10,000 for issuing an arrest warrant against a person not named as accused. The Court ruled the mistake was inexcusable negligence.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.

Jan 22, 1996 speedy trial judicial delay administrative case judge liability criminal procedure philippine courts

Judicial Delay Consequences for Judges and the Right to a Speedy Trial in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling on judge liability for trial delays and the constitutional right to speedy trial in the Philippines.