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Jul 12, 2016 bail constitutional law criminal procedure sandiganbayan humanitarian considerations right to liberty

Bail and Humanitarian Considerations: Balancing Constitutional Rights and Individual Circumstances

The Supreme Court affirms that bail may be granted on humanitarian grounds, weighing an accused's health and flight risk against constitutional rights.

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Ethical Obligations Mitigating Penalties for Dishonesty in Public Service Based on Humanitarian Grounds

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a party declared in default may still appeal, and why humanitarian arguments cannot excuse dishonesty in public service.

Aug 29, 2002 bp-22 bouncing-checks criminal-law humanitarian-considerations modification-of-judgment supreme-court

BP 22 and Humanitarian Considerations: When Courts May Modify Final Judgments

The Supreme Court explains when humanitarian grounds, like serious illness, can justify replacing imprisonment with a fine in BP 22 cases.