Criminal and Penal Law

Posts focused on Criminal and Penal Law in the Philippines

The Anti-Dummy Law and Real Estate: Criminal Liability and Forfeiture Risks When a Filipino “Front” Is Used to Buy Land

Anti-Dummy Law risks in Philippine real estate: criminal liability, void contracts, and forfeiture exposure for simulated land purchases via a Filipino front.

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From Arraignment to Adjudication: Navigating the Tactical Nuances of Criminal Litigation in Philippine Courts

Tactical guide to Philippine criminal litigation: arraignment, RRCP timelines, pre-trial strategy, trial record-building, and plea bargaining doctrine in drug cases.

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Under the Microscope: Navigating the Toughest Provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Rise of Freeze Orders

Learn AMLA freeze orders in the Philippines: probable cause, related accounts, scope limits, bank inquiry, and practical steps for challenges and compliance.

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Defending the Board: Legal Strategies Against Derivative and Intra-Corporate Suits (Philippines)

Defend boards vs derivative suit and intra-corporate controversy claims: demand, standing, corporate injury, and business judgment strategies.

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Chasing Hidden Assets: A Guide to Piercing the Corporate Veil in the Philippines

Piercing the corporate veil in the Philippines: rules, reverse piercing, alter ego proof, and tactics to chase hidden assets and enforce judgments

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