A.

Rights of the Accused

5. Presumption of Innocence (Sec. 14 (a), Art. III)

CASES: Pp v. Sunga, 123 SCRA 327
Pp v. Tempongko, 144 SCRA 583
Dizon-Pamintuan v. Pp, GR No. 111426, 7/11/94, citing
Cruz on presumptions, Pp v. Labara, April 20, 1954
Pp v. Mirantes, 209 SCRA 170
Pp v. Regulacion, 121 SCRA 40
Pp v. Arciaga, 99 SCRA 1
Pp v. Solis, 128 SCRA 217
Pp v. Resano, 132 SCRA 711

1. Criminal Due Process [Sec 14 (1), Article III]

Sales v. Sandiganbayan
Salonga v. Pano, supra
Galman v. Sandiganbayan (resolution on the 2 nd MR),
144 SCRA 43
Rochin v. California (compare with Breithanpat v. Abram,
352 US 432), 34 US 165
Martelinno v. Alejandrino, 32 SCRA 106
Patanao v. Enage, 121 SCRA 228
Bunye v. Sandiganbayan, 205 SCRA 92

UPDATES:
People v. Besonia, G.R. 151284-85, February 5, 2004
People v. Murillo, G.R. No. 134583, July 14, 2004

2. Against Self-Incrimination (Section 17, Article III)

scope
U.S. v. Tan Teng, 23 Phil 145
Beltran v. Samson, 53 Phil 570

When Available
Chavez v. CA, 24 SCRA 663
Pp v. Rondero, GR. No. 125687, Dec 9, 1999
Pp v. Gallarde, G.R. No. 133025, Feb 17, 2000
Galman v. Pamaran, 138 SCRA 274 (1985)

Waiver

6. Right to be Heard (Sec. 14 (2), Art. III); to be Informed

of the Nature and Cause of the Accusation
CASES: Pp v. Lumague, 111 SCRA 515
Pp v. Magsi, 124 SCRA 69
Pp v. Malunsing, 63
Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, 369 SCRA 394
Pp v. Alcalde, G.R. 139225, May 29, 2002
Pp v. Dy, G.R. 115236, January 29, 2002
Pp v. Valdesancho, G.R. 137051, May 30, 2001
Pp v. Ostia, G.R. No. 131804, February 26, 2003
Pp v. Flores Jr., G.R. No. 128823-24, December 27, 2002
Pp v. Cachapero, G.R. No. 153008, May 20, 2004

3. Custodial Rights (Section 12, Article III)

Read also:
RA 7438 (An CT Defining Certain Rights of
Persons Arrested, Detained or Under Custodial
Investigation)
RA 7309 (An Act Creating the Board of Claims)

7. Speedy Trial (read RA 8493, the Speedy Trial Act of

1998)
CASES: People v. Rivera, G.R. 139180, July 31, 2001
Solar Team v. How, G.R. No. 140863, August 22, 2000
Valencia v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. 165996, 10/17/2005
Domondon v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. 166606, 11/29/2005
Perez v. Estrada, A.M. No. 01-4-03-SC, June 29, 2001
People v. CA, G.R. No. 140285, September 27, 2006

Miranda v. Arizona, 384 US 436

Pp v. Buscato, 74 SCRA 30
Pp v. Ramos, 122 SCRA 312
Pp v. Galit, 135 SCRA 465
Pp v. Barros, 122 SCRA 34 (requirement of
examination by independent doctor)
Pp v. Cabrera, 134 SCRA 362
Pp v. Macam, 238 306
Dela Torre v. CA, 294 SCRA 196
Pp v. Compil, 244 SCRA 135 (re the operative act
in custodial investigations)
Pp v. Lucero, 244 SCRA 425
Pp v. Suarez, 267 SCRA 119 (re-enactment in
absence of counsel, inadmissible)

8. Right of Confrontation; Right to Compulsory Process

CASES: Pp v. Ramos, 122 SCRA 312
Combate v. San Jose, 135 SCRA 693
Talino v. Sandiganbayan, 148 SCRA 598
Pp v. Bardaje, 99 SCRA 388
9. Prohibited Punishments (Sec. 19)
CASES: Echegaray v. Secretary, 297 SCRA 754
Pp v. Dionisio, 22 SCRA 1299
10.

Double Jeopardy (Sec. 21)

Requisites
Valid Complaint or Information
Competent Court
Valid Plea
Termination of the Case
o Appeal by the Prosecution
o Crimes Covered
1. Doctrine of Supervening Event
2. Inseparable Offenses
CASES: Olaguer v. Military Commision, 150 SCRA 144
(See however, Tan v. Barrios, 190 SCRA 686)
Toyoto v. Ramos, 139 SCRA 316
Pp v. City of Manila, 121 SCRA 637
Pp v. Saley, 291 SCRA 715
Pp v. Tac-an, 182 SCRA 601 (See however, RA 8294)
Perez v. CA, 168 SCRA 236
Pp v. Relova, 148 SCRA 292

UPDATES:
Pp v. Lugod, G.R. 136253, Feb 21, 2001
Pp v. Uy, G.R. No. 157399, Nov 17, 2005
Pp v. Escordial, G.R. 138934, Jan 16, 2002
Pp v. Piedad, G.R. No. 131923, Dec 5, 2002
Pp v. Samus, G.R. 135957-58, Sep 17, 2002
Pp v. Tomaquin, GR 133138, July 23, 2004
Pp v. Bagnate, GR 133685-86 May 20, 2004
Pp v. Gallardo, G.R. No. 113684, Jan 25, 2000
Pp v. Morial, G.R. 129295, Aug 15, 2001
Pp v. Endino, G.R. 133026, Feb 20, 2001
Pp v. Ordono, G.R. No. 132154, June 29, 2000
Pp v. Guillermo, GR. No. 147786, Jan 20, 2004
Pp v. Malngan, G.R. No. 170470, Sep 26, 2006
4. Bail (Section 13, Article III)

Read also Rule 114, The Revised Rules on Criminal

Procedure
Garcia-Padilla v. Enrile, 121 SCRA 472
Enrile v. Salazar, supra
Pp v. Cortez, GR 92560, 10/21/91
Yap v. CA, 358 SCRA 564
UPDATES: Lavides v. CA, GR 129670, 2/1/2000
Pp v. Gako, G.R. 135045, December 15, 2000
Magudadatu v. CA, G.R. 139599, 2/ 23/2000
Cabaero v. Caon, A.M. No. MTJ-01-369, 9/20/01
Victory Liner v. Belosillo, 425 SCRA 79 (2004)
US v. Puruganan, G.R. 148571, 12/17/02
Hongkong v. Olalia, GR 153675, 4/19/07 (modifying
Purganan)

B.

Free Access to Courts

II. CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES

A.
B.
C.
D.

E.
F.
G.
H.

Citizenship under the 1935 Constitution

Children of Filipino Parents
Election of Filipino Citizenship
Naturalization
1. Procedure
2. Effects
3. Revocation
Mixed Marriages
Loss and Reacquisition of Citizenship
Dual Citizenship
Natural-born Citizens

I.

Dual Allegiance