Supreme Court Modernizes Notice of Dishonor Rules in B.P. 22 Cases

The Supreme Court has recognized modern methods of serving notices of dishonor in bouncing-check cases, including electronic means, while setting clearer requirements for proving that notice was properly served. The Supreme Court has issued an important ruling concerning prosecutions under Batas Pambansa Blg. 22, or the Anti-Bouncing Check Law, addressing one of the recurring evidentiary […]

What Happens After You Are Arrested in the Philippines? A Step-by-Step Guide

Being arrested can be frightening and confusing. Many people do not know what happens after the police take them into custody, what rights they have, or what they should do to protect themselves. An arrest, however, does not mean that a person has already been found guilty of a crime. Philippine law provides constitutional and […]