Criminal Procedure

2000 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure

Jurisdiction

R.A. No. 7691 (Expanded Jurisdiction of MeTC, MTC and MCTC, March 25, 1994)
R.A. No. 9282 (Expanded Jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals, March 30, 2004)
Mobilia Products, Inc. vs. Hajime Umezawa, G.R. Nos. 149357 & 149403, March 4, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Marlene Olermo, G.R. No. 127848, July 17, 2003
Garaygay vs. People, G.R. No. 135503, July 6, 2000
Llorente vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 122297-98, January 19, 2000
Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 134307, December 21, 1998
People vs. Cawaling, G.R. No. 117970, July 28, 1998
Manzano vs. Valera, G.R. No. 122068, July 8, 1998
People vs. Cheng, G.R. No. 120158-59, September 15, 1997
Uy vs. CA, G.R. No. 119000, July 28, 1997
Bayani Subido, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 122641, January 20, 1997
Calderon vs. Regional Trial Court-Pasig, G.R. Nos. 103259-61, October 1, 1993
People vs. Duque, G.R. No. 100285, August 13, 1992
Zaldivia vs. Reyes, G.R. No. 102342, July 3, 1992
People vs. Lagon, G.R. No. 45815, May 18, 1990
Velasquez vs. Undersecretary of Justice, G.R. No. 88442, February 15, 1990
People vs. Cuaresma, G.R. No. 67787, April 18, 1989
Legados vs. De Guzman, G.R. No. 35825, February 20, 1989
People vs. Estrebella, G.R. No. 71464, August 4, 1988
Gimenez vs. Nazareno, G.R. No. L-37933, April 15, 1988
Salcedo vs. Nobles Bans, G.R. No. L-67540, January 17, 1985
Francisco vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
Tinitigan vs. Tinitigan, Sr., G.R. No. L-45418, October 30, 1980
Villamayor vs. Luciano, G.R. No. L-44886, January 31, 1979
People vs. Ocaya, G.R. No. L-47448, May 17, 1978
Manduriao vs. Habana, G.R. No. L-28069, August 18, 1977
Sulo ng Bayan vs. Araneta, G.R. No. L-31061, August 17, 1976
People vs. Mariano, G.R. No. L-40527, June 30, 1976
People vs. Olarte, G.R. No. L-22465, February 28, 1967
People vs. Adolfo, G.R. No. L-24191, March 31, 1965
Duran vs. Tan, G.R. No. L-2760, February 11, 1950
People vs. Martin, G.R. No. 46432, May 17, 1939

A.

Jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan

R.A. No. 8249, February 5, 1997

Rogelio M. Esteban vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 146646-49, March 11, 2005
Panfilo M. Lacson vs. Executive Secretary, et al., G.R. No. 128096, January 20, 1999
Republic of the Phil. vs. Maximiano C. Asuncion, et al., G.R. No. 108208, March 11, 1994
Antonio L. Sanchez vs. Harriet O. Demetriou, et al., G.R. Nos. 111771-77, November 9, 1993

B.

Jurisdiction in Criminal Cases

Allen A. Macasaet, et al. vs. People of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 153747, February 23, 2005
Benjamin Lee vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 145498, January 17, 2005
Audie C. Arnado vs. Marino S. Buban, A.M. No. MTJ-04-1543, May 31, 2004

C.

Jurisdiction over the Person of the Accused

Raul Zapatos vs. People of the Phil., G.R. Nos. 147814-15, September 16, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Joselito Agbulos, G.R. No. 73875, May 18, 1993
Rolito T. Go vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 101837, February 11, 1992

Venue

Allen A. Macasaet, et al. vs. People of the Phil., et al., G.R. No. 153747, February 23, 2005
People v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 102955, March 22, 1993
Philippine National Bank v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. 63201, May 27, 1992
People v. Dacudao, G.R. No. 81389, February 21, 1989
Bejer vs. CA, G.R. No. 79404, January 27, 1989
Buaya vs. Polo, G.R. No. 75079, January 26, 1989
Republic v. Sunga, G.R. No. L-38634, June 20, 1988
People v. Montenegro, G.R. No. L-45772, March 25, 1988
Vega v. Panis, G.R. No. L-40842, September 30, 1982
Bais v. Tugaoen, Admin. Matter No. 1294-MJ, March 23, 1979
Matilde v. Jabson, G.R. No. L-38392, December 29, 1975
Almeda v. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
Reyes v. People, G.R. No. L-21528 & L-21529, March 28, 1969
People v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-26057 & 26092, April 25, 1968
People v. Yap, G.R. No. L-25176, February 27, 1968
Corpus v. Cuaderno, G.R. No. L-16969, April 30, 1966
People v. Catli, G.R. No. L-11641, November 29, 1962
People v. Uba, G.R. No. L-8596, May 18, 1956
People v. Arnault, G.R. No. L-4288, November 20, 1952
People v. Santiago, G.R. No. L-17584, March 8, 1922
United States v. Lahoylahoy, G.R. No. 12453, July 15, 1918
Ngo Yao v. Sheriff of Manila, G.R. No. 9619 & 9620, March 28, 1914
City of Manila v. Rizal, G.R. No. 7946, March 9, 1914

Prosecution of Criminal Offenses

Rule 110, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

A.M. No. 02-2-07-SC, Amendments to Sec. 5, Rule 110 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure,
April 10, 2002

People of the Phil. vs. Li Ka Kim, G.R. No. 148586, May 25, 2004

Domondon vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 129904, March 16, 2000

Republic vs. Santiano, G.R. No. 123979, December 3, 1998

People vs. Bugayong, G.R. No.126518, December 2, 1998

Pilapil vs. Garchitorena, G.R. No. 128790, November 25, 1998

People vs. Villamor, G.R. No. 124441, October 7, 1998

People vs. Carlos Villamor, G.R. No. 124441, October 7, 1998

People vs. Bernaldez, G.R. No. 109780, August 17, 1998

Palu-Ay vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 112995, July 30, 1998

People vs. Quitlong, G.R. No. 121562, July 10, 1998

People vs. Amamangpang, G.R. No. 108491, July 2, 1998

Abaca vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127162, June 5, 1998

People vs. Manhuyod, Jr., G.R. No. 124676, May 20, 1998

People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998

People vs. de Guzman, G.R. Nos. 125180-81, April 22, 1998

People vs. Montilla, G.R. No. 123872, January 30, 1998

People vs. Barrientos, G.R. No. 119835, January 28, 1998

A.

Criminal Actions in General

Anamer Salazar vs. People of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 151931, September 23, 2003

Republic v. Sunga, G.R. No. L-38634, June 20, 1988

1.

Crimes which cannot be Prosecuted de Oficio

People v. Ocapan, G.R. No. 78492, May 29, 1987
Balite v. People, G.R. No. L-21475, September 30, 1966

2.

Intervention by Offended Parties

Banal v. Tadeo, G.R. Nos. L-78911-25, December 11, 1987

B.

Complaint/Information

Marcelo Lasoy, et al. vs. Monina A. Zenarosa, et al., G.R. No. 129472, April 12, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Li Ka Kim, G.R. No. 148586, May 25, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Larry Cachapero, G.R. No. 153008, May 20, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Anacito Opuran, G.R. Nos. 147674-75, March 17, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Renato Torrecampo, et al., G.R. No. 139297, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Elgin Latayada, G.R. No.146865, February 18, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Benjamin Sayaboc, G.R. No. 147201, January 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Joel Perez, G.R. No. 140772, December 10, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roger C. Roxas, G.R. No. 140762, September 10, 2003
Antonio L. Sanchez vs. Harriet O. Demetriou, et al, G.R. Nos. 111771-77, November 9, 1993

1.

Who May File

People v. Sangil, G.R. No. 91158, May 8, 1992
People v. Sarol, G.R. No. 75506, June 19, 1991
Pilapil v. Somera, G.R. No. 80116, June 30, 1989
People vs. Sariol, G.R. No. 83809, June 22, 1989
City Fiscal v. Espina, G.R. No. L-83996, October 21, 1988
Ebarle v. Sucaldito, G.R. No. L-33628, December 29, 1987
Crespo v. Mogul, G.R. No. L-53373, June 30, 1987
Guingona vs. City Fiscal of Manila, G.R. No. L-60033, July 18, 1985
Salcedo v. Nobles Bans, G.R. No. L-67540, January 17, 1985
People v. Ilarde, G.R. No. L-58595, October 10, 1983
Francisco v. CA, et al., G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
Alberto vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. L-31839, June 30, 1980
Guevarra v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. L-49252, November 13, 1946
Del Rosario v. Mercado, G.R. No. L-25710, August 28, 1969
People v. Barut, G.R. No. L-42666, March 13, 1979
People v. Beriales, G.R. No. L-39962, April 7, 1976
People v. Oplado, G.R. No. L-20146, September 30, 1964
Hernandez v. Albano, G.R. No. L-17081, March 31, 1961

2.

Name of Accused
People v. Cutamora, GR Nos. 133448-53, October 6, 2000
People v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 102955, March 22, 1993
People v. Guevarra, G.R. No. 66437, December 4, 1989
Time Inc. v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-28882, May 31, 1971
San Diego v. Hernandez, G.R. No. L-23796, July 23, 1968
People v. Catli, G.R. No. L-11641, November 29, 1962
People v. Santiago, G.R. No. L-17584, March 8, 1922
Ngo Yao v. Sheriff, G.R. No. 9619 & 9620, March 28, 1914

3.

Designation of Offense
People of the Phil. vs. Romeo Mole, G.R. No. 137366, November 27, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roger C. Roxas, G.R. No. 140762, September 10, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Roel C. Mendigurin, G.R. No. 127128, August 15, 2003

People of the Phil. vs. Roberto A. Tampos G.R. No. 142740, August 6, 2003
People v. Torres, G.R. No. L-76711, September 26, 1988
People v. Regala, G.R. No. L-23693, April 27, 1982
People v. Navarro, G.R. Nos. L-38453-54, March 25, 1975
Talusan v. Ofiana, G.R. No. L-31028, June 29, 1972
People v. Purisima, G.R. Nos. L-42050-66, November 20, 1968
People v. De Moll, G.R. No. 46252, September 30, 1939

4.

Effect of Duplicity of Offense

People of the Phil. vs. Dante Bartulay, G.R. No. 83696, December 21, 1990
People v. Hernandez, G.R. No. 62116, March 22, 1990
Mallari v. People, G.R. No. L-58886, December 13, 1988
People v. Yap, G.R. No. L-25176, February 27, 1968

5.

Act or Omission Complained of

Yolanda Garcia vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 144785, September 11, 2003
People v. Arbios, G.R. No. L-36936, August 5, 1985
Gallego v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-57841, July 30, 1982
Balitaan v. Court of First Instance of Batangas, G.R. No. L-38544, July 30, 1982
People v. Pajenado, G.R. Nos. L-27680-81, February 27, 1970
People v. Rodrigo, G.R. No. L-18507, March 31, 1966
People v. Gilo, G.R. No. L-18202, April 30, 1964
People v. Abad Santos, G.R. No. L-447, June 17, 1946
People v. Bayot, G.R. No. 44564, March 30, 1937
People v. Burgos, G.R. No. 38485, January 16, 1934
United States v. Go Chanco, G.R. No. 6861, December 28, 1912
United States v. Salcedo, G.R. No. 2203, February 28, 1905

6.

Place of Commission
People v. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8,1975

7.

Change of Venue
People v. Sola, G.R. Nos. L-56158-64, March 17, 1981
Mondiguing v. Abad, G.R. No. L-41313, November 6, 1975
People v. Pilotin, G.R. Nos. L-35377-78, July 31, 1975
People v. Gutierrez, G.R. Nos. L-32282-83, November 26, 1970

8.

Time of Commission
People of the Phil. vs. Joselito A. Almendral, G.R. No. 126025, July 6, 2004
People v. Garcia, GR No. 117406, January 16, 2001
People v. Cabodac, G.R. Nos. L-93929-31, May 8, 1992
People v. Hortillano, G.R. No. 71116, September 19, 1989
People v. Fajardo, G.R. No. 75029, June 30, 1987
People v. Molero, G.R. No. L-67842, September 24, 1986
People v. Alcid, G.R. Nos. L-66387-88, February 28, 1985
People v. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-62737, June 29, 1983
People v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-32557, October 23, 1981

9.

Name of the Offended Party

People v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-48817, October 29, 1993
Sayson v. People, G.R. No. L-51745, October 28, 1988
People v. Avellana, G.R. No. L-38345, March 28, 1980
People v. Uba, G.R. No. L-8596, May 18, 1956

C.

Amendment of Complaint/Information


2005

Datu Dguimi P. Matalam vs. Second Division of the Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 165751, April 12,

D.

Interruption of Prescriptive Period

People v. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 109633, July 20, 1994

Calderon-Bargas v. Regional Trial Court of Pasig, G.R. No. 103259-61, October 1, 1993
People v. Cuaresma, G.R. No. 67787, April 18, 1989
Francisco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
Vega vs. Panis, G.R. No. L-40842, September 30, 1982
Balitaan vs. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-38544, July 30, 1982
People vs. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-56443, December 19, 1981
People vs. Reyes, G.R. No. L-32557, October 23, 1981
People vs. Galano, G.R. No. L-42925, January 31, 1977
Matilde vs. Jabson, G.R. No. L-38392, December 29, 1975
Almeda vs. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
People vs. Nepomuceno, G.R. No. L-40624, June 27, 1975
People vs. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8, 1975
People vs. Benito, G.R. No. 32042, February 13, 1975
Talusan vs. Fiscal Ofiana, G.R. No. L-31028, June 29, 1972
Time Inc. v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-28882, May 31, 1971
David v. Santos, G.R. No. L-26336, February 27, 1970
People vs. Pajenado, G.R. No. L-27680-81, February 27, 1970
People vs. Jamisola, G.R. No. L-27332, November 28, 1969
Del Rosario vs. Vda. De Mercado, G.R. No. L-25710, August 28, 1969
San Diego vs. Hernandez, G.R. No. L-23796, July 23, 1968
People vs. Pineda, G.R. No. L-26222, July 21, 1967
People v. Olarte, G.R. No. L-22465, February 28, 1967
Bernabe v. Bolinas, G.R. No. L-22000, November 29, 1966
People vs. Rodrigo, G.R. No. L-18507, March 31, 1966
People v. Coquia, G.R. No. L-16456, June 29, 1963
Hernandez vs. Albano, G.R. No. L-17081, May 31, 1961
People v. Tayco, G.R. Nos. 48707-09, December 5, 1941

Federico A. Poblete, et al. vs. Edilberto G. Sandoval, et al., G.R. No.150610, March 25, 2004
Gabionza v. CA, GR No. 140311, March 30, 2001
People v. Dacudao, G.R. No. 81389, February 21, 1989
People v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41077, April 28, 1983
Vega v. Panis, G.R. No. L-40842, September 30, 1982
Dionaldo v. Dacuycuy, G.R. No. L-55357, October 30, 1981
People v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-32557, October 23, 1981
Bais v. Tugaoen, Admin. Matter No. 1294-MJ, March 23, 1979
Reyes v. People, G.R. Nos. L-21528 & L-21529, March 28, 1969
Almeda v. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
People v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-26057 & 26092, April 25, 1968
Dimalibot v. Salcedo, G.R. No. L-15012, April 28, 1960
People v. Yusay, G.R. No. 26957, September 2, 1927
Conde v. Judge of Court of First Instance-Tayabas, G.R. No. 21236, October 1, 1923

Prosecution of Civil Actions

Rule 111, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

Oscar Maccay, et al. vs. Sps. Prudencio and Serlina Nobela, G.R. No. 145823, March 31, 2005
Emilio Emnace v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. 126334, November 23, 2001
People vs. Abungan, G.R. No. 136843, September 28, 2000
Ace Haulers Corporation vs. Court of Appeals , et al., G.R. No. 127934, August 23, 2000
Labaro vs. Panay, G.R. No. 129567, December 4, 1998

People vs. Malapo, G.R. No. 123115, August 25, 1998

San Ildefonso Lines, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119771, April 24, 1998
Salao vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107725, January 22, 1998
Cabaero vs. Cantos, G.R. No. 102942, April 18, 1997
People vs. Escano, Jr., G.R. Nos. 78657-60, February 7, 1991
Occena vs. Icamina, G.R. No. 82146, January 22, 1990
Republic vs. Bello, G.R. No. L-34906, January 27, 1983
Roa vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. L-13134, February 13, 1960

A.

Prior Institution of Civil Actions

Lanuzo v. Sy Bon Ping, G.R. No. L-53064, September 25, 1980

Cinco v. Canonoy, G.R. No. L-33171, May 31, 1979
Babala v. Abao, G.R. No. L-4600, February 28, 1952
Eraa v. Vera, G.R. No. 48955, July 27, 1943

B.

Acquittal in Criminal Prosecution

People of the Phil. vs. Elvie Ejandra, et al., G.R. No. 134203, May 27, 2004
Llorente v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 85464, October 3, 1991
Jarantilla v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80194, March 21, 1989
People v. Maniego, G.R. No. L-30910, February 27, 1987
Republic v. Bello, G.R. No. L-34906, January 27, 1983
People v. Castaeda, G.R. Nos. L-49781-91, June 24, 1983
People v. Sendaydiego, G.R. Nos. L-33252-54, January 20, 1978
Tan v. Standard Vacuum Oil, G.R. No. L-4160, July 29, 1952

C.

Separate but Simultaneous and Independent Civil Actions

Bonite v. Zosa, G.R. No. L-33772, June 20, 1988

Bordas v. Canadalla, G.R. No. L-30036, April 15, 1988
Aberca v. Ver, G.R. No. L-69866, April 15, 1988
Gandionco v. Pearanda, G.R. No. L-79284, November 27, 1987
Reyes v. Sempio-Diy, G.R. No. L-71914, January 29, 1986
Salta v. De Veyra, G.R. No. L-37733, September 30, 1982
Abellana v. Marave, G.R. No. L-27760, May 29, 1974
Bernaldes Sr. v. Bohol, G.R. No. L-18193, February 27, 1963

D.

Suspension by Reason of Prejudicial Question

People of the Phil. vs. Hernando B. Delizo, G.R. No. 141624, August 17, 2004
First Producers Holdings Corp. vs. Luis Co., G.R. No. 139655, July 27, 2000
Dichavez vs. Apalit, G.R. No. A.M. No. MTJ-00-1274 June 8, 2000
Nial vs. Bayadog, G.R. No. 133778, March 14, 2000
Balgos v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 85590, August 10, 1989
Prado v. People, G.R. No. L-37652, December 26, 1984
Salta vs. De Veyra, G.R. No. L-37733, September 30,1982
Librodo v. Coscolluela, G.R. No. L-56995, August 30, 1982
Ras v. Rasul, G.R. No. L-50441-42, September 18, 1980
Astorga vs. Puno, G.R. No. L-25600, September 30, 1975
Falgui v. Provincial Fiscal, G.R. No. L-27523, February 25,1975
Jimenez vs. Averia, G.R. No. L-22759, March 29, 1968
People vs. Miranda, G.R. No. L-17389, August 31, 1962
Zapanta v. Montesa, G.R. No. L-14534, February 28, 1962
Benitez v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-14646, May 30, 1961
Mendiola v. Macadaeg, G.R. No. L-16874, February 27, 1961

Preliminary Investigation

Rule 112, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

Rodolfo Soria, et al. vs. Aniano Desierto, et al., G.R. Nos. 153524-25, January 31, 2005
Teresita Tanghal Okabe vs. Pedro De Leon Gutierrez, G.R. No. 150185, May 27, 2004
Rodney Hegerty vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 154920, August 15, 2003
Reynolan Sales v. Sandiganbayan, et al., GR No. 143802, November 16, 2001
Yusop vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 138859-60, February 22, 2001
Tam Wing Tak v. Hon. Ramon Makasiar, G.R. 122452, January 29, 2001
Villaflor vs. Dindo Vivar, G.R. No. 134744, January 16, 2001
Directo vs. Bautista, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1205, November 29, 2000
People vs. Madraga, GR No. 129299, November 15, 2000
Gozos vs. Tac-an, G.R. No. 123191, December 17, 1998
Pilapil vs. Garchitorena, G.R. No. 128790, November 25, 1998
Venus vs. Hon. Aniano Desierto, G.R. No. 130319, October 21, 1998 05SEcdasia
People vs. De la Cruz, G.R. No. 123397, October 13, 1998
Dimatulac vs. Villon, G.R. No. 127107, October 12, 1998
Bernaldez Pen vs. De Castro, G.R. No. 104645, July 23, 1998
Pen vs. De Castro, G.R. No. 104645, July 23, 1998
Knecht vs. Desierto, G.R. No. 121916, June 26, 1998
Duterte vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 130191, April 27, 1998
Larranaga vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130644, March 13, 1998
People vs. Montilla, G.R. No. 123872, January 30, 1998

A.

Definition, Purpose and Nature

Cabarloc vs. Cabusora, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1256, December 15, 2000

Leonila Garcia-Rueda vs. Pascasio, et al., G.R. No. 118141, September 5, 1997
People v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116623, March 23, 1995
Go v. Court of Appeals, GR. No. 101837, February 11, 1992
Cinco v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 92362-67, October 15, 1991
People v. Lazo, G.R. No. 75367, June 19, 1991
Paderanga v. Drilon, G.R. No. 96080, April 19, 1991
Brocka v. Enrile, G.R. Nos. 69863-65, December 10, 1990
Reyes v. Camilon, G.R. No. 46198, December 20, 1990
Doromal v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 85468, September 7, 1989
Tandoc v. Resultan, G.R. Nos. 59241-44, July 5, 1989
People v. Poculan, G.R. Nos. 70565-67, November 9, 1988
Samulde v. Salvani, G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988
Ilagan v. Enrile, G.R. No. 70748, October 18, 1985
People v. Veloso, G.R. No. L-32900, February 25, 1982
Marias v. Siochi, G.R. Nos. L-25707 & L-25753-54, May 14, 1981
People v. Yutila, G.R. No. L-32791, January 27, 1981
Tabil v. Ong, G.R. No. L-46773, July 16, 1979
Abugotal v. Tiro, G.R. No. L-40552, August 20, 1975
People v. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8, 1975
People v. Abejuela, G.R. No. L-29715, March 31, 1971
People v. Figueroa, G.R. No. L-24273, April 30,1969
Hashim v. Boncan, G.R. No. 47777, January 13, 1941

B.

Persons Authorized to Conduct Preliminary Investigation

People of the Philippines vs. Gloriosa S. Navarro, G.R. No. 96229, March 25, 1997
Ortiz v. Palaypayon, Admin. Matter No. MTJ-93-823, July 25, 1994
Castillo v. Villaluz, G.R. No. 34285, March 8, 1989

Samulde v. Salvani, G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988

Ponsica v. Ignalaga, G.R. No. 72301, July 31, 1987
Salta v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41395, July 31, 1986
Trocio v. Manta, G.R. No. L-34834, November 15, 1982
De Guzman v. Escalona, G.R. No. L-51773, May 16, 1980
People v. Damaso, G.R. No. L-30116, November 20, 1978
Tuzon v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-27410, August 28, 1975
Grien v. Consolacion, G.R. No. L-16050, July 31, 1962
Hernandez v. Albano, G.R. No. L-17081, May 31, 1961
go Hok Chef v. Aquino, G.R. No. 47373, April 28, 1941

C.

Investigation Proper

Juan Larranaga vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 130644, October 27, 1997
Pangandaman v. Casar, G.R. No. L-71782, April 14, 1988
Rodil v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-49155, May 13, 1981

D.

Preliminary Investigation Distinguished from Preliminary Examination

Lim v. Felix, G.R. Nos. 94054-57, February 19, 1991

E.

Remedies

Crespo v. Mogul, G.R. No. L-53373, June 30, 1987

Velasquez v. Undersecretary of Justice, G.R. No. 88442, February 15, 1990
People v. Navarro, G.R. No. 96229, March 25, 1997

1.

New Preliminary Investigation

Tandoc v. Resultan, G.R. Nos. 59241-44, July 5, 1989
Bandiala v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-24652, September 30, 1970

2.

Re-Investigation
Jacob vs. Puno, G.R. Nos. L-61554-55, July 31, 1984
Rodriguez vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-61355, February 18, 1983
Placer vs. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-60349, December 29, 1983
De Guzman vs. People, G.R. No. L-54288, December 15, 1982
People vs. Rosales, G.R. No. L-31694, December 14, 1981
Paala vs. Regino, Admin. Matter No. 791-MJ, August 27, 1981
Marias vs. Siochi, G.R. Nos. L-25707 & L-25753-54, May 14, 1981
Guzman vs. Escalona, G.R. No. L-51773, May 16, 1980
Andaya vs. Fiscal, G.R. No. L-29826, September 30, 1976
Customs vs. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-34038, June 18, 1976
Abugotal v. Tiro, G.R. No. L-40552, August 20, 1975
De Mulata vs. Irizari, Admin. Matter No. 71-MJ, November 29, 1974
Estrella vs. Orendain, G.R. No. L-19611, February 27, 1971
Siazon vs. CFI Judge, G.R. No. L-29354, January 27, 1969
People vs. Oandasan, G.R. No. L-29532, September 28, 1968
Doce vs. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. L-26437, March 13, 1968
Mayuga vs. Maravilla, G.R. No. L-18826, December 17, 1966
Lino vs. Fugoso, G.R. No. L-1159, January 30, 1947

Arrests

Rule 113, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

People of the Phil. vs. Ricky Hijada, et al, G.R. No. 123696, March 11, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Dominador Cachola, et al., G.R. Nos. 148712-15, January 21, 2004

Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 134307, December 21, 1998
Guillen vs. Nicolas, A.M. MTJ 98-1166, December 4, 1998
Re: Hold Departure Order, A.M No. 98-10-141-MTCC, November 18, 1998
People vs. Estrada, G.R. No. 124461, September 25, 1998
Bernaldez Pen vs. De Castro, G.R. No. 104645, July 23, 1998
Bagunas vs. Fabillar, G.R. No. MTJ-97-1128, April 22, 1998
People vs. Aruta, G.R. No. 120915, April 3, 1998
Espano vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120431, April 1, 1998
People vs. Montilla, G.R. No. 123872, January 30, 1998
Ardosa vs. Gal-lang, A.M. No. RTJ-97-1385, January 8, 1998

A.

Definition

Sanchez v. Demetriou, G.R. Nos. 111771-77, November 9, 1993

Magtoto v. Manguera, G.R. Nos. L-37201-02, March 3, 1975
Mendoza v. Court of First Instance, G.R. Nos. L-35612-14, June 27, 1973

B.

Arrests With Warrant

1.

Probable Cause
Felix l. Sarigumba, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 154239-41, February 16, 2005
Dupasquier v. CA, GR Nos. 112089 & 112737, January 24, 2001
Allado v. Diokno, G.R. No. 113630, May 5, 1994
Cruz, Jr. v. People, G.R. No. 110436, June 27, 1994
Lim v. Felix, G.R. No. 94054-57, February 19, 1991
People v. Inting, G.R. No. 88919, July 25, 1990
Soliven v. Makasiar, G.R. No. 82585, November 14, 1988
Samulde v. Salvani, G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988
Pangandaman v. Casar, G.R. No. L-71782, April 14, 1988
Corro v. Lising, G.R. No. L-69899, July 15, 1985
People v. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-56443, December 19, 1981

2.

Warrant of Arrest
Teresita Tanghal Okabe vs. Pedro De Leon Gutierrez, G.R. No. 150185, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. John Peter Hipol, G.R. No. 140549, July 22, 2003

3.

Persons Authorized to Issue Warrant

Ancog v. Tan, Admin. Matter No. MTJ-93-753, October 12, 1993
Salazar v. Achacoso, G.R. No. 81510, March 14, 1990
Samulde v. Salvani, Jr., G.R. No. L-78606, September 26, 1988
Ponsica v. Ignalaga, G.R. No. 72301, July 31, 1987
Bernardo v. Mendoza, G.R. No. L-37876, May 25, 1979
Arcilla v. Sabido, Admin. Matter No. P-1818, January 15, 1979
Amarga v. Abbas, G.R. No. L-8666, March 28, 1956

4.

Execution of Warrant
People v. Basay, G.R. No. 86941, March 3, 1993
People v. Rama, G.R. No. 80738, February 26, 1990
People v. Repe, G.R. No. 64935, July 19, 1989
People v. Newman, G.R. No. L-45354, July 26, 1988
People v. Albior, G.R. No. L-75034, June 30, 1988
People v. Lumayok, G.R. No. L-54016, October 1, 1985
People v. Galit, G.R. No. L-51770, March 20, 1985
Morales v. Enrile, G.R. No. L-61016, April 26, 1983
People v. Caderao, G.R. No. L-15699, April 22, 1963
United States v. Addison, G.R. No. 9635, August 26, 1914

5.

Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

People v. Garcia, G.R. No. 105805, August 16, 1994
Nolasco v. Pao, G.R. No. L-69803, January 30, 1987
Nolasco v. Pao, G.R. No. L-69803, October 8, 1985

C.

Arrests Without Warrant

People of the Phil. vs. Elvie Ejandra, et al., G.R. No. 134203, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Stephen Cadley, G.R. No. 150735, March 15, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Michael A. Monte, G.R. No. 144317, August 5, 2003
People v. Figueroa, GR No. 134056, July 6, 2000
People v. Sucro, G.R. No. 93239, March 18, 1991
People v. Evaristo, G.R. No. 93828, December 11, 1992
People v. De los Santos, G.R. No. 92643, August 9, 1991
People v. Cendana, G.R. No. 84715, October 17, 1990
People v. Monda, G.R. Nos. 105000-01, November 22, 1993
Alih v. Gastro, G.R. No. L-69401, June 23, 1987
People v. Burgos, G.R. No. L-68955, September 4, 1986
Garcia-Padilla v. Ponce Enrile, G.R. No. L-61388, April 20, 1983
People v. Molleda, G.R. No. L-34248, November 21, 1978
Parulan v. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-28519, February 17, 1968
Sayo v. Chief of Police, G.R. No. L-2128, May 12, 1948
United States v. Samonte, G.R. No. 5649, September 6, 1910
United States v. Fortaleza, G.R. No. 4596, January 13, 1909
United States v. Vallejo, G.R. No. 4367, September 3, 1908

D.

Custodial Investigation

People of the Phil. vs. Oscar Alcanzado, G.R. No. 138335, May 20, 2004
People v. Valeriano Amestuzo, et al., GR 104383, July 12, 2001
People v. Duero, G.R. No. L-52016, May 13, 1981
People v. Caguioa, G.R. No. L-38975, January 17, 1980
People v. Timple, G.R. Nos. 100391-92, September 26, 1994
People v. Frago, G.R. Nos. 104492-93, May 31, 1994
People v. Barlis, G.R. No. 101003, March 24, 1994
People v. Bondoc, G.R. No. 98400, May 23, 1994
People v. Bandula, G.R. No. 89223, May 27, 1994
People v. Barasina, G.R. No. 109993, January 21, 1994
People v. Remollo, G.R. No. 104498, October 22, 1993
People v. De Guzman, G.R. Nos. 98321-24, June 30, 1993
People v. Santos, G.R. Nos. 100225-26, May 11, 1993
People v. Buntan, Jr., G.R. No. 90736, April 12, 1993
People v. Tujon, G.R. No. 66034, November 13, 1992
People v. De Jesus, G.R. No. 91535, September 2, 1992
People v. Logronio, G.R. No. 92416, October 13, 1992
People v. Bolanos, G.R. No. 101808, July 3, 1992
People v. Rodrigueza, G.R. No. 95902, February 4, 1992
People v. Jimenez, G.R. No. 82604, December 10, 1991
Arroyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 96602, November 19, 1991
People v. Parojinog, G.R. No. 95850, November 18, 1991
People v. Loveria, G.R. No. 79138, July 2, 1990
Aballe v. People, G.R. No. 64086, March 15, 1990
People v. Ayson, G.R. No. 85215, July 7, 1989
People v. Flores, G.R. No. L-65647, August 30, 1988
People v. Newman, G.R. No. L-45354, July 26, 1988

Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988

People v. Hernandez, G.R. No. L-73603, June 22, 1988
People v. Decierdo, G.R. No. L-46956, May 7, 1987
People v. Ramos, G.R. No. L-59318, May 16, 1983
People v. Arciaga, G.R. No. L-38179, June 16, 1980
People v. Alegre, G.R. No. L-30423, November 7, 1979

E.

Remedies

1.

Motion to Quash
People v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 98321-24, June 30, 1993
People v. Briones, G.R. No. 90319, October 15, 1991
Ilagan vs. Enrile, G.R. No. 70748, October 18, 1985
Alimpoos vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. L-27331, July 30, 1981

2.

Habeas Corpus
Umil v. Ramos, G.R. No. 81567, July 9, 1990
Ilagan v. Enrile, G.R. No. 70748, October 18, 1985
Galvez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-22760, November 29, 1971

3.

Bail
Bagcal v. Villaraza, G.R. No. L-61770, January 31, 1983
Formoso vs. Ante, Admin. Matter No. 23-MJ, July 29, 1977
Cruz vs. General Gatan, G.R. No. L-44910, November 29, 1976
De Asis vs. Romero, G.R. No. L-33125, September 30, 1971
De la Camara vs. Enage, G.R. Nos. L-32951-52, September 17, 1971
Bermejo vs. Barrios, G.R. No. L-23614, February 27, 1970
Parulan vs. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-28519, February 17, 1968
Villaseor vs. Abano, G.R. No. L-23599, September 29, 1967
Alvero vs. Dizon, G.R. No. L-342, May 4, 1946
United States v. Arceo, G.R. No. 1491, March 5, 1904
United States v. Vallejo, G.R. No. 4367, September 3, 1908

Search and Seizure

Rule 126, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

Eli Lui, et al vs. Sps. Eulogio and Paulina Matillano, G.R. No. 141176, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Rogelio Pijo Milado, G.R. No. 147677, December 1, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Noel P. Tudtud, et al., G.R. No. 144037, September 26, 2003
Eric Ong v. Court of Appeals, GR 132839, November 21, 2001
Garaygay vs. People, G.R. No. 135503, July 6, 2000
Office of the Court Administrator vs. Florencio S. Barron, A.M. No. RTJ 98-1420, October 8, 1998
People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126379, June 26, 1998
People vs. Correa, G.R. No. 119246, January 30, 1998
People vs. Pacistol, G.R. No. 119074-75, January 22, 1998
People v. Go, G.R. Nos. 104357-58, September 26, 1994
Nasiad v. Court of Tax Appeals, G.R. No. L-29318, November 29, 1974
Stonehill v. Diokno, G.R. No. L-19550, June 29, 1962
People v. Sy Juco, G.R. No. 41957, August 28, 1937
Alvarez v. Court of First Instance of Tayabas, G.R. No. 45358, January 29, 1937
People v. Veloso, G.R. No. 23051, October 20, 1925

A.

Search Warrant

Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.), Inc., et al. vs. Dolores L. Espaol, et al., G.R. No. 156804, March
14, 2005

People of the Phil. vs. Tiu Won Chua, G.R. No. 149878, July, 1, 2003

1.

Definition
Section 1, Rule 126, Revised Rules of Court

2.

Venue and Jurisdiction

Malaloan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104879, May 6, 1994

B.

Scope of Constitutional Restraint and Protection

1.

State Action Constrained

People v. Marti, G.R. No. 81561, January 18, 1991
Guazon v. De Villa, G.R. No. 80508, January 30, 1990

2.

Nature of Right Protected

MHP Garments v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 86720, September 2, 1994
Villanueva v. Querubin, G.R. No. L-26177, December 27, 1972

C.

Search Without Warrant

Romeo B. Senson vs. Heriberto M. Pangilinan, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1430, September 8, 2003
People vs. Molina, G.R. No. 133917, February 19, 2001
People vs. Johnson, G.R. No. 138881, December 18, 2000

1.

Waiver
People v. Barros, G.R. No. 90640, March 29, 1994
People v. Tabar, G.R. No. 101124, May 17, 1993
People v. Exala, G.R. No. 76005, April 23, 1993

2.

Search Incident to a Lawful Arrest

People of the Phil. vs. Noel P. Tudtud, et al., G.R. No. 144037, September 26, 2003
People v. Santos, G.R. No. 106213, September 23, 1994
People v. Blas, G.R. No. 97930, May 27, 1992
People v. Catan, G.R. No. 92928, January 21, 1992
People v. Castiller, G.R. No. 87783, August 6, 1990
People v. Musa, G.R. No. 96177, January 27, 1993
People v. Malmstedt, G.R. No. 91107, June 19, 1991
People v. Ortiz, G.R. No. 82115, December 3, 1990
Nolasco v. Pao, G.R. No. L-69803, January 30, 1987
Villanueva v. Querubin, G.R. No. L-26177, December 27, 1972
Moreno v. Ago Chi, G.R. No. 4680, January 9, 1909

3.

Stop-and-Frisk
People v. Gerente, G.R. Nos. 95847-48, March 10, 1993
Posadas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 89139, August 2, 1990

4.

Moving Vehicles
People of the Phil. vs. Luis Tampis, et al., G.R. No. 148725, July 31, 2003
Hizon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119619, December 13, 1996
Aniag v. Comelec, G.R. No. 104961, October 7, 1994
People v. Barros, G.R. No. 90640, March 29, 1994
People v. Bagista, G.R. No. 86218, September 18, 1992
Roldan, Jr. v. Arca, G.R. No. L-25434, July 25, 1975
Pacis v. Pamaran, G.R. No. L-23996, March 15, 1974
Papa v. Mago, G.R. No. L-27360, February 28, 1968

5.

Plain View
People of the Phil. vs. Benny Go, G.R. No. 144639, September 12, 2003
People v. Alfonso, G.R. No. 87367, February 19, 1993
People v. Musa, G.R. No. 96177, January 27, 1993
Roan v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 71410, November 25, 1986

6.

Checkpoints and Roadblocks

Valmonte v. De Villa, G.R. No. 83988, September 29, 1989

7.

Consent Search
People v. Rodrigueza, G.R. No. 95902, February 4, 1992

8.

Extraordinary Circumstances
People v. De Gracia, G.R. Nos. 102009-10, July 6, 1994

D.

Remedies against Illegal Searches and Seizures

MHP Garments v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 86720, September 2, 1994

Pita v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80806, October 5, 1989
People v. Policarpio, G.R. No. L-69844, February 23, 1988
Bache v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-32409, February 27, 1971
Stonehill v. Diokno, G.R. No. L-19550, June 29, 1962
Uy Kheytin v. Villareal, G.R. No. 16009, September 21, 1920

E.

Requisites of a Valid Warrant

1.

Probable Cause
Dizon v. Veneracion, A.M. No. RTJ-97-1376, July 20, 2000
Silva v. Regional Trial Court, G.R. No. 81756, October 21, 1991
People v. Sy Juco, G.R. No. 41957, August 28, 1937
Alvarez v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. 45358, January 29, 1937
Asian Surety v. Herrera, G.R. No. L-25232, December 20, 1973

a.

Person Authorized to Determine Probable Cause

People of the Phil. vs. Tiu Won Chua, G.R. No. 149878, July 1, 2003
Allado v. Diokno, G.R. No. 113630, May 5, 1994
Burgos v. Chief, G.R. No. L-64261, December 26, 1984

b.

Method of Determining Probable Cause

Prudente v. Dayrit, G.R. No. 82870, December 14, 1989
Alih v. Gastro, G.R. No. L-69401, June 23, 1987
Roan v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 71410, November 25, 1986
Mata v. Bayona, G.R. No. L-50720, March 26, 1984
Luna v. Plaza, G.R. No. L-27511, November 29, 1968

2.

Description of Things to Be Searched

Burgos v. Chief, G.R. No. L-64261, December 26, 1984
Alvarez v. Court of First Instance, G.R. No. 45358, January 29, 1937

3.

Description of the Place to Be Searched

Castro v. Pabalan, G.R. No. L-28642, April 30, 1976
People v. Veloso, G.R. No. 23051, October 20, 1925
Uy Kheytin v. Villareal, G.R. No. 16009, September 21, 1920

4.

Form and Contents

Columbia v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111267, September 20, 1996

People vs. Buynay, G.R. Nos. L-39960-61, March 5, 1984

People vs. Buenaventura, G.R. No. L-22414, September 23, 1982
Nuez vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-50581-50617, January 30, 1982
People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-54641, November 28, 1980
People vs. Daniel, G.R. No. L-40330, November 20, 1978
Gregorio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-43511, July 28, 1976
Ramirez vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-23587-88, June 10, 1976
Rodriguez vs. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-35386, September 28, 1972
People vs. Brioso, G.R. No. L-28482, January 30, 1971
Quemuel vs. CA, G.R. No. L-22794, January 16, 1968
Oca vs. Maiquez, G.R. Nos. L-20749 & L-20823, July 30, 1965
Santos vs. Flores, G.R. Nos. L-18251-52, L-18256 & L-18260, August 31, 1962

Bail

2003

Rule 114, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

Bail Bond Guide of 2001, (DOJ Circular No. 74, November 06, 2001)
Shirley C. Ruiz vs. Rolindo D. Beldia, Jr., A.M. No. RTJ-02-1731, February 16, 2005
Helen Gamboa-Mijares vs. Manuel Q. Limsiaco, Jr., et al., A.M. No. MTJ-03-1509, September 23,

A.

Purpose

Aguirre v. Belmonte, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-93-1052, October 27, 1994

People v. Donato, G.R. No. 79269, June 5, 1991
Dinapol v. Baldado, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-92-898, August 5, 1993
Feliciano v. Pasicolan, G.R. No. L-14657, July 31, 1961
Esler v. Ledesma, G.R. No. 28638, September 21, 1928

B.

Requirements

Dorentino Z. Floresta vs. Eliodoro G. Ubiadas, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1774, May 27, 2004
Eliezer R. De los Santos vs. Marvin B. Mangino, A.M. No. MTJ-03-1496, July 10, 2003
Manotoc vs. CA, G.R. No. L-62100, May 30, 1986
Formoso vs. Ante, Adm. Matter No. 1741-MJ, February 28, 1978
United States v. Bonoan, G.R. No. 6741, February 21, 1912

C.

Conditions

Villa v. Amonoy, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-89-395, February 13, 1991

Carredo v. People, G.R. No. 77542, March 19, 1990
People v. Judge Regional Trial Court, G.R. No. L-64731, October 27, 1983
People v. Pardilla, G.R. Nos. L-45266 & L-48450, August 6, 1979
People v. Celeste, G.R. No. L-25806, April 29, 1977
Aquino, Jr. v. Military Commission, G.R. No. L-37364, May 9, 1975

Eliezer R. De los Santos vs. Marvin B. Mangino, A.M. No. MTJ-03-1496, July 10, 2003
Nelly Te v. Judge Romeo Perez, A.M. MTJ-00-1286, January 21, 2002
Santiago v. Judge Jovellanos, A.M. No. MTJ-00-1289, August 1, 2000
Juana Marzan-Gelacio v. Judge Alipio V. Flores, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1488, June 20, 2000
Joselito Narciso v. Flor Marie Sta. Romana-Cruz, GR 134504, March 17, 2000
Lavides vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 129670, February 1, 2000
Victorino Cruz vs. Judge Reynaldo Yaneza, A.M. No. MTJ 99-1175, March 9, 1999
Cojuangco, Jr. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 134307, December 21, 1998
Guillen vs. Judge Nicolas, A.M. MTJ No. 98-1166, December 4, 1998
Labaro vs. Panay, G.R. No. 129567, December 4, 1998
Tuliao vs. Ramos, A.M. No. MTJ-95-1065, January 20, 1998

Arcilla v. Sabido, Admin. Matter No. P-1818, January 15, 1979

Mabuhay Insurance v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28700, March 30, 1970
Bandoy v. Court of First Instance of Laguna, G.R. No. 5200, December 17, 1909
People v. Abner, G.R. No. L-2508, October 27, 1950

D.

Amount of Bail

Mendoza v. Villaluz, Admin. Case No. L-1797-CCC, August 27, 1981

De la Camara v. Enage, G.R. Nos. L-32951-2, September 17, 1971
Villaseor v. Abano, G.R. No. L-23599, September 29, 1967
Singson, Sr. v. Villanueva, Admin. Matter No. 1171-MJ, November 17, 1980
People v. Raba, G.R. No. L-10724, April 21, 1958
Ventura v. People, G.R. No. L-46576, November 6, 1978
Sy Guan v. Amparo, G.R. No. L-1771, December 4, 1947

E.

Bail as a Matter of Right

Article III, Section 13, 1987 Constitution

Dorentino Z. Floresta vs. Eliodoro G. Ubiadas, A.M. No. RTJ-03-1774, May 27, 2004
Bravo v. Borja, G.R. No. L-65228, February 18, 1985
Garcia-Padilla v. Enrile, G.R. No. L-61388, April 20, 1983
Rama v. People's Court, G.R. No. L-982, October 2, 1946
Marcos v. Cruz, G.R. No. 46490, January 24, 1939

F.

Bail as a Matter of Discretion

Jose Obosa vs. CA, G.R. No. 114350, January 16, 1997
People v. Dacudao, G.R. No. 81389, February 21, 1989
People v. Sola, G.R. Nos. L-56158-64, March 17, 1981
People v. Valera, G.R. No. L-15662, August 30, 1962

G.

Bail Hearings

Almeron vs. Sardido, A.M. No. MTJ-97-1142, November 6, 1997

Inocencio Basco vs. Judge Leo Rapatalo, A.M. No. RTJ-96-1335, March 5, 1997
Aguirre v. Belmonte, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-93-1052, October 27, 1994
Aurillo v. Francisco, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-93-1097, August 12, 1994
Libarios v. Dabalos, Admin. Matter No. RTJ-89-286, July 11, 1991
Rodil v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-49155, May 31, 1981
Gerardo v. Judge of Ilocos, G.R. No. L-3451, May 29, 1950
Teehankee v. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-278, May 4, 1946

H.

Forfeiture of Bail Bond

Marcos v. Ruiz, G.R. Nos. 70746-47, September 1, 1992

Philippine Phoenix v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. L-64157-58, April 29, 1987
Citizens v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-43233, January 23, 1978
Vallangca v. Ariola, G.R. No. L-29226, September 28, 1973
People v. Franklin, G.R. No. L-21507, June 7, 1971
People v. Del Carmen, G.R. No. L-22082, October 30, 1967
People v. Peczon, G.R. No. L-15584, October 27, 1961
People v. Puyal, G.R. No. L-8091, February 17, 1956
People v. Tan, G.R. No. L-6239, April 30, 1957

I.

Cancellation of Bail Bond

People v. Familiar, G.R. No. L-17124, June 30, 1966

People v. Guevarra, G.R. No. L-17644, June 22, 1965

J.

Effect of Application for Bail on Irregularities of Arrest and Preliminary Investigation

Teresita Tanghal Okabe vs. Pedro De Leon Gutierrez, G.R. No. 150185, May 27, 2004
Callanta v. Villanueva, G.R. Nos. L-24646 & L-24674, June 20, 1977
People vs. Celeste , G.R. No. L-25806, April 29, 1977
Summit Guaranty vs. Republic, G.R. No. L-44694, December 29, 1976
Almeda vs. Villaluz, G.R. No. L-31665, August 6, 1975
Mendoza vs. Court of First Instance of Quezon, G.R. No. L-35612-14, June 27, 1973
Siazon vs. Presiding Judge, G.R. Nos. L-34156-58, October 29, 1971
People vs. San Diego, G.R. No. L-29676, December 24, 1968
People vs. Cabanero, G.R. No. L-22081, January 17, 1968
People v. De la Cerna, G.R. No. L-20911, October 30, 1967
El Pueblo vs. Cortez, G.R. No. L-1415, September 13, 1950
Sy Guan vs. Amparo, G.R. No. L-1771, December 4, 1947
De la Rama vs. Peoples Court, G.R. No. L-982, October 2, 1946
Teehankee vs. Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-278, May 4, 1946
People vs. Uy Tuising, G.R. Nos. 42118-42120, April 25, 1935

Rights of Accused

Rule 115, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

Mariano Joaquin S. Macias vs. Margie Corpus Macias, G.R. No. 149617, September 3, 2003

Rogelio Alvizo, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 98494-98692, 99006-20, 99059-99259,
99309-18, 99412-16 & 99436-996369, 99417-21 & 99637-99837 & 99887-100084, July 17, 2003

People vs. Gako, GR No. 135045, December 15, 2000

People vs. Leonardo Aquino, et al., G.R. No. 123550-51, July 19, 1999

People vs. Olivarez, Jr., G.R. No. 77865, December 4, 1998

People vs. Ramos, G.R. No. 129439, September 25, 1998

People vs. Navarro, G.R. No. 129566, October 7, 1998

Marcos vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 126995, October 6, 1998

De la Torre vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102786, August 14, 1998

People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998

People vs. Tan, G.R. No. 117321, February 11, 1998

People vs. Jerez, G.R. No. 114385, January 29, 1998

A.

Right to Be Presumed Innocent

Norma A. Abdulla vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 150129, April 6, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Priscilla Del Norte, G.R. No. 149462, March 31, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Jesus G. Batoctoy, et al., G.R. Nos. 137458-59, April 24, 2003
People v. Ignacio, G.R. No. 90318, July 24, 1992
Feeder International v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 94262, May 31, 1991
People v. Guinto, G.R. No. 88400, April 6, 1990
People v. Hizon, G.R. No. 51449, December 20, 1989
Castillo v. Filtex, G.R. No. L-37788, September 30, 1983
People v. Galvez, G.R. Nos. L-26944-45, December 5, 1980
People v. Robles, G.R. No. L-30060, July 30, 1979
People v. Macaraeg, G.R. No. L-32806, October 23, 1973

B.

Right to Be Informed of the Accusation Against Him

Article III, Section 14(2),1987 Constitution .

People v. Loveria, G.R. No. 79138, July 2, 1990

People of the Phil. vs. Antonio Pailano, G.R. No. 43602, January 31, 1989
Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988
People v. Crisologo, G.R. No. 74145, June 17, 1987
People v. Pacabes, G.R. No. L-55417, June 24, 1985
Matilde v. Jabson, G.R. No. L-38392, December 29, 1975
People v. Mencias, G.R. Nos. L-23572-76, July 29, 1972
People v. Estrada, G.R. No. L-26103, January 17, 1968
People v. Capinlac, G.R. No. 44573, July 15, 1937
United States v. Lim San, G.R. No. L-5335, November 8, 1910

C.

Right to Be Heard by Himself and by Counsel

People v. Valeriano, G.R. Nos. 103604-05, September 23, 1993

Marcos v. Ruiz, G.R. Nos. 70746-47, September 1, 1992
People v. Loveria, G.R. No. 79138, July 2, 1990
Carredo v. People, G.R. No. 77542, March 19, 1990
Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988
Gimenez v. Nazareno, G.R. No. L-37933, April 15, 1988
People v. Macaraeg, G.R. No. L-49172, January 14, 1986
People v. Presiding Judge, G.R. No. L-64731, October 27, 1983
People v. Salas, G.R. No. L-35946, August 7, 1975
Aquino, Jr. v. Military Commission, G.R. No. L-37364, May 9, 1975
Cea v. Cinco, G.R. No. L-7075, November 18, 1954
United States v. Bello, G.R. No. 4441, October 28, 1908
Antonio Gamas, et al. vs. Orlando A. Oco, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-99-1231, March 17, 2004

D.

Right to Counsel

Ireneo Uy vs. Phela Trading Co., G.R. No. 152900, February 11, 2005
Antonio Gamas, et al. vs. Orlando A. Oco, et al., A.M. No. MTJ-99-1231, March 17, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Jerry Ferrer, G.R. No. 148821, July 18, 2003
Sayson v. People, G.R. No. L-51745, October 28, 1988
United States v. Binayoh, G.R. No. 11512, October 11, 1916
Delgado v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-46392, November 10, 1986
Valdez v. Aquilizan, G.R. Nos. L-67422-24, October 31, 1984
People v. Magsi, G.R. No. L-32888, August 12, 1983
Flores v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-35707, May 31, 1979
People v. Martinez, G.R. No. L-35353, April 30, 1973
People v. Holgado, G.R. No. L-2809, March 22, 1950
United States v. Kilayko, G.R. No. 10856, August 28, 1915
United States v. Go-Leng, G.R. No. 6707, February 8, 1912

E.

Right to Testify as a Witness in His Own Behalf

People v. Santiago, G.R. No. 46132, May 28, 1991

People v. Rael, G.R. No. 64415, December 10, 1991
People v. Ayson, G.R. No. 85215, July 7, 1989
People v. Gargoles, G.R. No. L-40885, May 18, 1978
United States v. Esmundo, G.R. No. 9398, August 22, 1914
United States v. Patala, G.R. No. 112, December 14, 1903

F.

Right Against Self-Incrimination

Arnel L. Agustin vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 162571, June 15, 2005
Yolly B. Teodosio vs. CA, et al., G.R. No. 124346, June 8, 2004
People v. Tranca, G.R. No. 110357, August 17, 1994

People v. Casinillo, G.R. No. 97441, September 11, 1992

People v. Gamboa, G.R. No. 91374, February 25, 1991
People v. Ayson, G.R. No. 85215, July 7, 1989
People v. Opida, G.R. No. L-46272, June 13, 1986
People v. Nicandro, G.R. No. L-59378, February 11, 1986
Bagadiong v. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-25966, December 28, 1979
People v. Otadora, G.R. No. L-2154, April 26, 1950
Beltran v. Samson, G.R. No. 32025, September 23, 1929
Villaflor v. Summers, G.R. No. 16444, September 8, 1920

G.

Right to Confront and Cross-Examine Witnesses

People of the Phil. vs. Ben Libo-on, G.R. No. 136737, May 23, 2001
People of the Phil. vs. Saturnina Salazar, G.R. No. 98060, January 27, 1997
Carredo v. People, G.R. No. 77542, March 19, 1990
Fulgado v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 61570, February 12, 1990
People v. Bagano, G.R. No. 77777, February 5, 1990
People v. Lacuna, G.R. No. L-38463, December 29, 1978
Toledo, Jr. v. People, G.R. No. L-36603, September 30, 1978
People v. Lavarias, G.R. No. L-24339, June 29, 1968

H.

Right to Have Speedy, Impartial and Public Trial

R.A. No. 8493 (Speedy Trial Act of 1998)

Glenn Caballes vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 163108, February 23, 2005
Marialen C. Corpuz, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 162214, November 11, 2004
Reynaldo P. Dimayacyac vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 136264, May 28, 2004
People v. Declaro, G.R. No. 64362, February 9, 1989
Tatad v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. L-72335-39, March 21, 1988
People v. Jardin, G.R. Nos. L-33037-42, August 17, 1983
Martin v. Ver, G.R. No. L-62810, July 25, 1983
Tan v. Gallardo, G.R. Nos. L-41213-14, October 5, 1976
Garcia v. Domingo, G.R. No. L-30104, July 25, 1973
Mateo v. Villaluz, G.R. Nos. L-34756-59, March 31, 1973
Baesa v. Fiscal of Camarines, G.R. No. L-30363, January 30, 1971
Medina v. Quizon, G.R. No. L-23162, October 29, 1966
Kalaw v. Apostol, G.R. No. 45591, October 15, 1937
Conde v. Rivera, G.R. No. 21741, January 25, 1924

I.

Right Against Double Jeopardy

Marcelo Lasoy, et al. vs. Monina A. Zenarosa, et al., G.R. No. 129472, April 12, 2005
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Veridiano II, GR No. 118251, June 29, 2001
Caes v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. Nos. 74989-90, November 6, 1989
People v. Relova, G.R. No. L-45129, March 6, 1987
Galman v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 72670, September 12, 1986
People v. City Court of Manila, G.R. No. L-36342, April 27, 1983

J.

Right to Appeal

Phil. Rabbit Bus Lines vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 147703, April 14, 2004
People vs. Solis, G.R. No. L-33957, March 15, 1984
People vs. Judge, G.R. No. L-64731, October 27, 1983
Toledo vs. People, G.R. No. L-36603, September 30, 1978
People vs. Prieto, G.R. No. L-46542, July 21, 1978
Lorenzana vs. Cayetano, G.R. No. L-37051, August 31, 1977

People vs. Buscato, G.R. No. L-40639, November 23, 1976

Solis vs. Agloro, G.R. No. L-39254, June 20, 1975
Garcia vs. Leonidas, G.R. No.L-39863, May 29, 1975
People vs. Joven, G.R. No. L-36022, May 22, 1975
Mateo vs. Villaluz, G.R. Nos. L-34756-59, March 31, 1973
Beltran vs. Garcia, G.R. No. L-30868, September 30, 1971
Montejo v. Urotia, G.R. Nos. L-27187, July 22, 1971
People vs. Mendez, G.R. No. L-27348, July 29, 1969
Bello v. Fernando, G.R. No. L-16970, January 30, 1962
Alvero vs. Dizon, G.R. No. L-342, May 4, 1946
Duarte vs. Dade, G.R. No. 10858, October 20, 1915

Arraignment and Plea

2003

Rule 116, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

RA 8493 (Speedy Trial Act of 1998)
People of the Phil. vs. Ariel Macarang , G.R. Nos. 151249-50, February 26, 2004
Sangguniang Bayan of Guindulman vs. Manuel A. De Castro, A.M. No. MTJ-03-1487, December 1,

A.

Nature and Purpose of Arraignment

People of the Phil. vs. Mario K. Espinosa, G.R. Nos. 153714-20, August 15, 2003
Villanueva vs. Almazan, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1221, March 16, 2000
Borja v. Mendoza, G.R. No. L-45667, June 20, 1977
People v. Ambrosio Gutierrez, G.R. No. 31010, September 26, 1929 05SEcdasia
United States v. Palisoc, G.R. No. 1686, February 13, 1905

B.

Arraignment Procedure

People of the Phil. vs. Rey B. Apatay, G.R. No. 147965, July 7, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. William Ong, et al., G.R. No. 137348, June 21, 2004
People v. Palacio, G.R. No. L-13933, May 25, 1960

C.

Duty of the Accused

Galvez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 114046, October 24, 1994

Nolasco v. Enrile, G.R. Nos. L-68347 & L-69482, November 7, 1987

D.

Identity of the Accused

People of the Phil. vs. Rolando Pineda, G.R. No. 141644, May 27, 2004
People v. Martinez, G.R. No. 105376, August 5, 1994
People v. Padica, G.R. No. 102645, April 7, 1993
People v. Navaja, G.R. No. 104044, March 30, 1993
People v. Narvaes, G.R. No. 39799, March 20, 1934
United States v. Bautista, G.R. No. 1961, February 2, 1905

E.

Admission of Guilt

1.

Plea of Guilt
People of the Phil. vs. Henry Carpio, G.R. No. 150083, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Juanito Ibaez, G.R. Nos. 133923-24, July 30, 2003

People vs. Asoy, GR No. 132059, June 29, 2001

People vs. Manalili, G.R. No. 121671, August 14, 1998
People vs. Agbayani, G.R. No. 122770, January 16, 1998

People vs. Enciso, G.R. No. L-77685, April 15, 1988

a.
Plea of Guilt to a Capital Offense

People of the Phil. vs. Feliciano T. Ulit, G.R. No. 131799-801, February 23, 2004

People of the Phil. vs. Flaviano R. Segnar, Jr., G.R. No. 133380, February 18 2004

People of the Phil. vs. Rufino V. Ernas, G.R. Nos. 137256-58, August 6, 2003

Rogelio Alvizo, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 98494-98692, 99006-20, 99059-99259,
99309-18, 99412-16 & 99436-996369, 99417-21 & 99637-99837 & 99887-100084, July 17, 2003

People vs. Hermoso, GR No. 130590, October 18, 2000

People vs. Derilo, G.R. No. 117818, April 18, 1997

People vs. Serna, G.R. No. L-33294, July 25, 1984

People vs. Tiongson, G.R. Nos. L-35123-24, July 25, 1984

b.

Conditional Plea of Guilt

People v. Sabilul, G.R. No. L-5520, July 31, 1953

c.

Plea of Guilt to a Lesser Offense

People of the Phil. vs. Jonathan Besonia, G.R. Nos. 151284-85, February 5, 2004
People vs. Magat, G.R. No. 130026, May 31, 2000
People v. Segwaben, G.R. No. 88401, February 19, 1991
People v. De Luna, G.R. No. 77969, June 22, 1989
People v. Kayanan, G.R. No. L-30355, May 31, 1978

2.

Refusal of Accused to Plead

Conde v. Court of First Instance-Tayabas, G.R. No. 21236, October 1, 1923

3.

Withdrawal of Improvident Plea of Guilt

People vs. Arizapa, G.R. No. 131814, March 15, 2000
People v. De Ocampo Gonzaga, G.R. No. L-48373, January 30, 1984

F.

Re-Arraignment

People vs. Derilo, G.R. No. 117818, April 18, 1997

Cabangangan v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-6353, May 26, 1954

G.

Pre-Arraignment Remedies

1.

Motion for Bill of Particulars

Rocaberte v. People, G.R. No. 72994, January 23, 1991
People v. Arlegui, G.R. No. L-62117, April 2, 1984
People v. Arnault, G.R. No. L-4288, November 20, 1952
People v. Gutierrez, G.R. No. L-4041, August 30, 1952

2.

Discovery
People v. Palacio, G.R. No. L-13933, May 25, 1960

3.

Suspension of Arraignment
People of the Phil. vs. Jamil Mala, G.R. No. 152351, September 18, 2003
People v. Tuazon, G.R. No. L-74799, March 28, 1988
Tolentino v. Bonifacio, G.R. No. 71178, October 18, 1985
People vs. Alibasa, G.R. No. L-59054, November 2, 1982
People vs. Baluyot, G.R. Nos. L-32752-53, January 31, 1977
People vs. Marquez, G.R. No. L-23654, March 28, 1969
Alberca vs. Superintendent, G.R. No. L-16896, January 31, 1964
People vs. Nabaluna, G.R. No. L-9638, April 30, 1957
People vs. Prieto, G.R. No. L-399, January 29, 1948

Paar vs. Borromeo, G.R. No. L-1582, October 10, 1947

People vs. Abad Santos, G.R. No. L-447, June 17, 1946
People vs. Palupe, G.R. No. 46949, June 14, 1940

Motion to Quash

Rule 117, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

People of the Phil. vs. Zeida Aurora B. Garfin, et al., G.R. No. 153176, March 29, 2004
Ligaya S. Novicio vs. Alma Aggabao, G.R. No. 141332, December 11, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Panfilo M. Lacson, G.R. No 149453, October 7, 2003
People vs. Peralta, GR No. 121971, October 16, 2000
People vs. Natafan, G.R. No. 107964, February 1999
People vs. Cawaling, G.R. No. 117970, July 28, 1998
People vs. Manhuyod, Jr., G.R. No. 124676, May 20, 1998
People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998
Alonte vs. Savellano, G.R. No. 131652 & G.R. No. 131728, March 9, 1998
People vs. Pimentel, G.R. No. 100210, April 1, 1998
People vs. Laurel, G.R. No. 120353, February 12, 1998
Cudia vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. 110315, January 16, 1998

A.

Form and Contents

Gamboa v. Cruz, G.R. No. L-56291, June 27, 1988

People v. Alagao, G.R. No. L-20721, April 30, 1966
People v. Navarro, G.R. Nos. L-1 & L-2, December 4, 1945

1.

Grounds
Federico A. Poblete, et al. vs. Edilberto G. Sandoval, et al., G.R. No. 150610, March 25, 2004

a.

Facts Charged Do Not Constitute an Offense

Cruz, Jr. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 83754, February 18, 1991
People v. Aspili, G.R. Nos. 89418-19, November 21, 1990
People v. Guevara, G.R. No. 87223, July 19, 1990
People v. Albano, G.R. Nos. L-45376-77, July 26, 1988
People v. Asuncion, G.R. No. 80066, May 24, 1988
Milo v. Salanga, G.R. No. L-37007, July 20, 1987
People v. Dela Rosa, G.R. No. L-34112, June 25, 1980

b.

Court Has no Jurisdiction Over Offense Charged or the Person Accused

People v. Argel, G.R. No. L-45975, May 25, 1981
Layosa v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. L-46080, November 10, 1978
Lopez v. City Judge, G.R. No. L-25795, October 29, 1966
People v. Mission, G.R. No. L-3488, November 28, 1950

c.

Officer Who Filed the Information Has No Authority to Do so

Villa v. Ibaez, G.R. No. L-4313, March 20, 1951

d.

Duplicity of Offenses Charged

People v. Ferrer, G.R. No. L-8957, April 29, 1957
People v. Diaz, G.R. No. L-6518, March 30, 1954

e.

Double Jeopardy
Reynaldo P. Dimayacyac vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 136264, May 28, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Danilo Caraang, G.R. Nos. 148424-27, December 11, 2003
Raul Zapatos vs. People of the Phil., G.R. Nos. 147814-15, September 16, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. John Peter Hipol, G.R. No. 140549, July 22, 2003

Caes v Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. Nos. 74989-90, November 6, 1989

Que v. Cosico, G.R. No. 81861, September 8, 1989
People v. Laggui, G.R. Nos. 76262-63, March 16, 1989
People v. Declaro, G.R. No. 64362, February 9, 1989
People v. Quizada, G.R. No. L-61079-81, April 15, 1988
Caiza v. People, G.R. No. L-53776, March 18, 1988
People v. Grospe, G.R. Nos. L-74053-54, January 20, 1988
People v. Relova, G.R. No. L-45129, March 6, 1987
Galman v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 72670, September 12, 1986
Gaspar v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-68086, September 24, 1986
People v. City Court of Manila, G.R. No. L-36342, April 27, 1983
People v. Araula, G.R. No. L-56492, January 30, 1982
Esmea v. Pogoy, G.R. No. 54110, February 20, 1981
People v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-43672, January 31, 1978
People v. Gloria, G.R. No. L-39229, December 29, 1977
People v. Pilpa, G.R. No. L-30250, September 22, 1977
Taladua v. Ochotorena, G.R. No. L-25595, February 15, 1974
People v. Sy, G.R. Nos. L-27537-44, October 31, 1969
People v. Obsania, G.R. No. L-24447, June 29, 1968
People v. Balisacan, G.R. No. L-26376, August 31, 1966
People v. Cloribel, G.R. No. L-20314, August 31, 1964
People v. Bellosillo, G.R. No. L-18512, December 27, 1963
People v. Manlapas, G.R. No. L-17993, August 24, 1962
People v. Montemayor, G.R. No. L-17449, August 30, 1962
Nicomedes v. Chief, G.R. No. L-16022, November 23, 1960
Samson v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-10364 & L-10376, March 31, 1958
People v. Acierto, G.R. Nos. L-2708 & L-3355-60, January 30, 1953
Melo v. People, G.R. No. L-3580, March 22, 1950

f.

Extinction of Criminal Action or Liability

Garcia vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119063, January 27, 1997

B.

Procedure when Motion to Quash is Denied

Vasquez vs. Hobilla-Alinio, G.R. No. 118813-14, April 8, 1997

Bulaong v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 78555, January 30, 1990
Buerano vs. CA, G.R. No. L-30269, July 19, 1982
Joseph vs. Villaluz, G.R. Nos. L-46329-30, April 10, 1979
People vs. Galano, G.R. No. L-42925, January 31, 1977
People vs. Ledesma, G.R. No. L-41522, September 29, 1976
People vs. Consulta, G.R. No. L-41251, March 31, 1976
Palanca vs. Querubin, G.R. Nos. L-29510-31, November 29, 1969
Tadeo vs. Visperas, G.R. No. L-20891, May 23, 1968
People vs. Plaza, G.R. No. L-18819, March 30, 1963
Cabarroguis vs. San Diego, G.R. No. L-19517, November 30, 1962
People vs. Silva , G.R. No. L-15974, January 30, 1962
People vs. Casiano, G.R. No. L-15309, February 16, 1961

Pre-trial

Rule 118, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

People of the Phil. vs. Dionisio Ancheta, G.R. No. 142431, January 14, 2004
People v. Villarama, G.R. No. 99287, June 23, 1992
People vs. Bocar, G.R. No. L-27120, March 28, 1969
Fule v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-79094, June 22, 1988
Sese v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-66186, July 31, 1987

Permanent v. Teodoro, G.R. No. L-29766, November 29, 1968

Lao v. Moya, G.R. No. L-24528, January 31, 1968
People vs. Mapa, G.R. No. L-22301, August 30, 1967

Trial

Rule 119, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

People of the Phil. vs. Rodolfo Junas, G.R. Nos. 144972-73, September 12, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 149495, August 21, 2003
People vs. Esparas, G.R. No. 120034, July 10, 1998
Moslares vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 129744, June 26, 1998
People vs. Castillo, G.R. No. 120282, April 20, 1998
Alonte vs. Savellano, G.R. No. 131652 & G.R. No. 131728, March 9, 1998

A.

Notice of Trial

People v. Nabaluna, G.R. No. L-9638, April 30, 1957

Montilla v. Arellano, G.R. No. L-3757, July 12, 1951
People v. Mijares, G.R. No. 19850, March 24, 1923
People v. Valte, G.R. No. L-18760, October 9, 1922

B.

Continuous Trial

People v. Tibayan, G.R. No. L-39075, September 30, 1978

People v. Prieto, G.R. No. L-46542, July 21, 1978

C.

Order of Trial

People v. Andiza, G.R. Nos. L-71986-87, August 19, 1988

People v. Boholst, G.R. No. 73008, July 23, 1987
People v. Bautista, G.R. No. L-26057, April 25, 1968
People v. Beriales, G.R. No. L-39962, March 3, 1977

D.

Motion to Reopen Case

People v. Cruz, G.R. No. 69251, September 13, 1989

People v. Concepcion, G.R. No. L-1553, October 25, 1949

E.

Procedure in Municipal Trial Courts

Combate v. San Jose, G.R. No. L-68566, April 15, 1985

F.

Other Trial Rules

1.

Requisites and Procedure for Examination of Prosecution Witnesses before Trial

People of the Phil., et al. vs. Panfilo M. Lacson, G.R. No. 149453, October 7, 2003

2.

Severance of Joinder of Several Accused

People v. David, G.R. Nos. 72355-59, September 15, 1989

G.

Rules on Discharge of an Accused to Be a State Witness

People of the Phil. vs. Angelito Martinez, et al., G.R. No. 137519, March 16, 2004
People vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 115439-41, July 16, 1997
People v. Anion, G.R. No. L-39083, March 16, 1988
People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-55533, July 31, 1984

Flores vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L-63677, August 12, 1983

People vs. Tabayoyong, G.R. No. L-31084, May 29, 1981
People vs. Toling, G.R. No. L-28548, July 13, 1979
People vs. Beberino, G.R. No. L-23092, October 28, 1977
Aquino, Jr. vs. Military Commission, G.R. No. L-37364, May 9, 1975
People vs. Mendez, G.R. No. L-27348, July 29, 1969
People vs. Montejo, G.R. No. L-24154, October 31, 1967
People vs. Oplado, G.R. No. L-20146, September 30, 1964
Villacorte vs. Villarosa, G.R. No. L-13417, September 30, 1960

H.

Demurrer to Evidence

Juan G. Rivera vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 163996, June 9, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. 137707-11, December 17, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Oscar Alcanzado, G.R. No. 138335, May 20, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Dominador Cachola, et al., G.R. Nos. 148712-15, January 21, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Benjamin Sayaboc, G.R. No. 147201, January 15, 2004
Anamer Salazar vs. People of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 151931, September 23, 2003
Teodoro K. Katigbak, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. No. 140183, July 10, 2003
Barbers vs. Laguio, A.M. No. RTJ-00-1568, February 15, 2001
Dans, Jr. vs. People, G.R. Nos. 127073 & 126995, January 29, 1998
Antonio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 100513, June 13, 1997
People vs. Flores, G.R. No. 106581, March 3, 1997

Judgment

Rule 120, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

Andres S. Suero vs. People of the Phil., et al., G.R. No. 156408, January 31, 2005

People of the Phil. vs. Amadeo Tira, et al., G.R. No. 139615, May 28, 2004

Adonis Aradillos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 135619, January 15, 2004

In the Matter of the Application for the Habeas Corpus of Jose Victor Rigor y Danao vs. The
Superintendent New Bilibid Prison, G.R. No. 156983, September 23, 2003

People v. Orlando Herrera de Leon, GR 126287, April 16, 2001

Tadeo vs. People, G.R. No. 129774, December 29, 1998

People vs. Tongko, G.R. No. 123567, June 5, 1998

People vs. Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998

People vs. Tulop, G.R. No. 124829, April 21, 1998

Cuison vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128540, April 15, 1998

People vs. Laurel, G.R. No. 120353, February 12, 1998

People vs. Correa, G.R. No. 119246, January 30, 1998

A.

Form and Contents

People of the Phil. vs. Jerry Ferrer, G.R. No. 148821, July 18, 2003
People vs. Bugarin, G.R. Nos. 110817-22, June 13, 1997
Abay Sr. v. Garcia, G.R. No. L-66132, June 27, 1988
People v. Meneses, G.R. No. 48446, February 26, 1943
Reyes v. People, G.R. No. 47583, April 22, 1941

B.

Rule when there is Variance between the Offense Charged and that Proved

Magat v. People, G.R. No. 92201, August 21, 1991

People v. Guevarra, G.R. No. 66437, December 4, 1989
Damasco v. Laqui, G.R. No. L-81381, September 30, 1988
Francisco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45674, May 30, 1983
People v. Despavellador, G.R. No. L-13814, January 28, 1961

Esguerra v. People, G.R. No. L-14313, July 26, 1960

People v. Bao, G.R. No. L-12102, September 29, 1959
Samson v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-10364 & L-10376, March 31, 1958
United States v. Campo, G.R. No. 7321, November 5, 1912
United States v. Tria, G.R. No. 8285, August 15, 1913

C.

Promulgation in Absentia

Jamiliano v. Cuevas, G.R. No. L-33654, July 23, 1987

People v. Quibate, G.R. No. L-54881, July 31, 1984
People v. Mendez, G.R. No. L-27348, July 29, 1969
Cea v. Cinco, G.R. No. L-7075, November 18, 1954
United States v. Gimeno, G.R. No. 555, January 22, 1904
Pascua vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 140243, December 14, 2000
Del Rosario, Jr. v. Rosero, G.R. No. L-65004, November 29, 1983
Belfast Surety v. People, G.R. No. L-47309, January 30, 1982
People v. Tamani, G.R. Nos. L-22160 & L-22161, January 21, 1974
Mabuhay v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-28700, March 30, 1970
Dimson v. Elepao, G.R. No. L-9385, August 16, 1956
Landicho v. Tan, G.R. No. L-4117, November 16, 1950

D.

Modification of Judgment

People of the Phil. vs. Clarence Astudillo, et al., G.R. No. 141518, April 29, 2003
Icao v. Apalisok, G.R. No. 59581, December 29, 1989
Padilla vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-39999, May 31, 1984
Tongoy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-45645, June 28, 1983
People vs. Dumdum, G.R. No. L-35279, July 30, 1979
Lawan vs. Moleta, Admin. Matter No. 1696-MJ, June 19, 1979
People vs. Sagre, G.R. No. L-32306, April 30, 1979
People vs. Liwanag, G.R. No. L-27683, October 19, 1976
Ramos vs. Gonong, G.R. No. L-42010, August 31, 1976
Wagan vs. Tiangco, G.R. No. L-37561, August 9, 1976
People vs. Mabuyo, G.R. No. L-29129, May 8, 1975
People vs. Jaranilla, G.R. No. L-28547, February 22, 1974
Binabay vs. People, G.R. No. L-31008, January 30, 1971
Ong Siu vs. Paredes, G.R. No. L-21638, July 26, 1966
Catilo v. Abaya, G.R. No. L-6921, May 14, 1954
People v. Tamayo, G.R. No. L-2233, April 25, 1950

New Trial and Reconsideration

Rule 121, Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure of 2000

A.

Motion for New Trial

Luther A. Custodio, et al. vs. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 96027-28, March 8, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Li Ka Kim, G.R. No. 148586, May 25, 2004
People v. Madali, GR No. 126050, January 16, 2001
People v. Ebias, GR No. 127130, October 12, 2000
People v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 68319, March 31, 1992
Payo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-36809, February 24, 1984
People v. Navasca, G.R. No. L-28107, March 15, 1977
Jose v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-38581, March 31, 1976
Geotina v. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-26310, September 30, 1971
People v. Evaristo, G.R. No. L-14520, February 26, 1965

Ha v. Galang, G.R. No. L-18513, April 27, 1963

People v. Domenden, G.R. No. L-17822, October 30, 1962
Paredes v. Borja, G.R. No. L-15559, November 29, 1961
People v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. L-13974, August 31, 1961
People v. Colmenares, G.R. No. L-13284, February 29, 1960
People v. Manzanilla, G.R. No. L-17436, March 9, 1922
United States v. Luzon, G.R. No. 1332, March 29, 1905
United States v. Palisoc, G.R. No. 1686, February 13, 1905

B.

Motion for Reconsideration

Agulto v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 52728, January 17, 1990

People v. Cruz, G.R. No. 69251, September 13, 1989
Alegre v. Reyes, G.R. No. L-56923, May 9, 1988
Nieto v. Delos Angeles, G.R. No. L-35514, November 13, 1981
People v. Toling, G.R. No. L-28548, July 13, 1979
People v. Enriquez, G.R. No. L-4934, November 28, 1951
People v. Tamayo, G.R. No. L-2233, April 25, 1950

C.

Effect of Granting a New Trial or Reconsideration

People of the Phil. vs. Freddie Fontanilla, G.R. No. 147662-63, August 15, 2003
Republic vs. Castelvi, G.R. No. L-20620, August 15, 1974
People vs. Lao Wan Sing, G.R. No. L-16379, August 18, 1972
People vs. Abuda, G.R. No. L-30009, February 27, 1971
Luciano v. Estrella, G.R. No. L-31622, August 31, 1970
People vs. Gutierrez, G.R. No. L-25372, November 29,1968
People vs. Halasan, G.R. No. L-21495, July 21, 1967
De Guzman vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. L-27671 & L-27684-86, July 27, 1967
People v. Bocar, G.R. No. L-9050, July 30, 1955
Santos v. People, G.R. No. 45419, January 19, 1937

Appeal

Sps. Porferio and Gloria Jopillo vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 136727, May 6, 2005
Francisco C. Basa, et al. vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 152444, February 16, 2005
People of the Phil. vs. Elvie Ejandra, et al., G.R. No. 134203, May 27, 2004
Benito C. Salazar vs. Tomas R. Romaquin, G.R. No. 151068, May 21, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Alberto Luceriano, G.R. No. 145223, February 11, 2004
Efren P. Salvan vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 153845, September 11, 2003
People vs. Francisco, G.R. No. 135201-02, March 15, 2001
People vs. Del Rosario, GR Nos. 107297-98, December 19, 2000
People vs. Mamalias, G.R. No. 128073, March 27, 2000
People vs. Araneta, G.R. No. 125894, December 11, 1998
People vs. Laurel, G.R. No. 120353, February 12, 1998
People vs. Gatward, G.R. Nos. 119772-73, February 7, 1997
People v. Eduarte, G.R. No. 88232, February 26, 1990
Draculan v. Donato, G.R. No. L-44079, December 19, 1985
People v. Valerio, G.R. No. L-41146, February 25, 1982
Velasco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31018, June 29, 1973
Rodriguez v. Director, G.R. No. L-35386, September 28, 1972
Quemuel v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-22794, January 16, 1968
Bello v. Fernando, G.R. No. L-16970, January 30, 1962

A.

Who May Appeal

Occena v. Icamina, G.R. No. 82146, January 22, 1990

Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41115, September 11, 1982
Cabral v. Puno, G.R. No. L-41692, April 30, 1976
Castro v. Bustos, G.R. No. L-25913, February 28, 1969
People v. Pomeroy, G.R. No. L-8229, November 28, 1955
People v. Maceda, G.R. No. 48224, September 23, 1942
Baes v. Judge, G.R. No. 45780, December 29, 1937

B.

Notice of Appeal

Santiago Tamayo vs. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 147070, February17, 2004
Antonio Pascual Fabrigar. vs. People of the Phil., G.R. No. 150122, February 6, 2004
Llamas v. Moscoso, G.R. No. L-6924, August 31, 1954
People v. Villanueva, G.R. No. L-18769, May 27, 1966

C.

Effect of Appeal by any of Several Accused

People v. Fernandez, G.R. No. 80481, June 27, 1990

People v. Medrano, G.R. No. L-55831, May 30, 1983
Velasco vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-31018, June 29, 1973
Marcelo vs. De Guzman, G.R. No. L-29077, June 29, 1982
Republic vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-41115, September 11, 1982
People vs. Quimsing, G.R. No. L-19860, December 23, 1964
Cochingyan vs. Cloribel, G.R. Nos. L-27070-71, April 22, 1977
People vs. Tirol, G.R. No. L-30538, January 31, 1981
People vs. Sollano, Jr., G.R. No. L-29570, October 29, 1971
People vs. Bongo, G.R. No. L-26909, February 22, 1974
Ramos vs. Gonong, G.R. No. L-42010, August 31, 1976
People vs. Cornelio, G.R. No. L-1289, June 10, 1971
Longao vs. Fakat, G.R. No. L-23978, December 27, 1969
People v. Jose Reapor et al, G.R. 130962, October 5, 2001

D.

Automatic Review

People of the Phil. vs. Florentino Escultor, G.R. Nos. 149366-67, May 27, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Renato Torrecampo, et al., G.R. No. 139297, February 23, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Resty Hormina, G.R. No. 144383, January 16, 2004
People of the Phil. vs. Timoteo Escarlos, G.R. No. 148912, September 10, 2003
People of the Phil. vs. Jerry Ferrer, G.R. No. 148821, July 18, 2003