Category Archives: PNP

When checkpoints become illegal?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Erineus

In People v. Escaño,[16] the Court, through the ponencia of Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr., held: Accused-appellants assail the manner by which the checkpoint in question was conducted. They contend that the checkpoint manned by elements of the Makati … Continue reading →

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What is general procedure for dealing with a traffic violation?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Erineus

Under R.A. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, the general procedure for dealing with a traffic violation is not the arrest of the offender, but the confiscation of the driver’s license of the latter: SECTION 29. Confiscation of … Continue reading →

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