Week 7 Coverage Table
The table below mirrors the coverage sheet's assigned cases for Week 7 and links each item to its digest page. Entries marked supra re-assign a case already listed earlier in the week under a later subtopic; they point at the same digest.
Class. records how the case actually stands to the subtopic it was assigned under — DIRECT (the Court squarely applies the doctrine), ANALOGOUS (it decides the point under a different provision or doctrine), REJECTED (the Court found the doctrine not established), INCIDENTAL (the doctrine is mentioned but the disposition rests elsewhere). Reciting a REJECTED case as if it were DIRECT inverts the holding.
Recitation Map
One line per digested case — what it is assigned for, and how it came out.
| Case | What it is for | Disposition |
|---|---|---|
| Sanchez v. People | 1 — Definition; How Made | Petition GRANTED. CA Decision (25 July 2012) and Resolution (20 Nov. 2012) in CA-G.R. CR No. 31742 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner Rizaldy Sanchez y Cajili ACQUITTED on reasonable doubt and ordered immediately released, unless lawfully held for another cause. |
| Luz v. People | 1 — Definition; How Made | Petition GRANTED. CA Decision (18 Feb. 2011) and Resolution (8 July 2011) in CA-G.R. CR No. 32516 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner Rodel Luz y Ong ACQUITTED and ordered immediately released from detention, unless confined for another lawful cause. |
| Homar v. People | 1 — Definition; How Made | Petition GRANTED. CA Decision (10 Jan. 2008) and Resolution (11 Apr. 2008) in CA-G.R. CR No. 29364 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner ACQUITTED and ordered immediately RELEASED from detention, unless confined for any other lawful cause. |
| People v. Cunanan | 1 — Definition; How Made | Appeal DENIED. CA Decision (27 Jan. 2011, CA-G.R. CR-H.C. No. 04062), affirming RTC Pasig City, Br. 164 (Crim. Case No. 15143-D), AFFIRMED WITH MODIFICATION — Rafael Cunanan y David guilty of violation of Section 5, Article II, R.A. No. 9165, sentenced to life imprisonment and a P500,000.00 fine, not eligible for parole. |
| Sanchez v. Demetriou | 1 — Definition; How Made | Petition for certiorari and prohibition DISMISSED. Respondent Judge Demetriou DIRECTED to continue with the trial of Criminal Cases Nos. 101141 to 101147 and to decide them with deliberate dispatch. |
| Soria v. Desierto | 2 — Duty of Arresting Officer | Petition for certiorari DISMISSED for lack of merit. Joint Resolution (31 Jan. 2002) and Order (25 Mar. 2002) of the Office of the Ombudsman, dismissing the complaint for violation of Article 125, Revised Penal Code, AFFIRMED. No costs. |
| People v. Albior | 2 — Duty of Arresting Officer | Accused-appellant Francisco Albior ACQUITTED of Robbery with Homicide with Rape, on reasonable doubt, following exclusion of his extrajudicial confession. |
| Sayo v. Chief of Police of Manila | 2 — Duty of Arresting Officer | Petition for habeas corpus GRANTED. Petitioners Melencio Sayo and Joaquin Mostero declared illegally restrained of their liberty; release ordered, unless detained by virtue of a process issued by a competent court of justice. (Motion for reconsideration subsequently DENIED per Resolution of 27 August 1948, Tuason and Padilla, JJ., dissenting.) |
| People v. Sapal | 2 — Duty of Arresting Officer | Decision of 8 March 1996 (RTC Manila, Br. 35) REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Accused-appellant Jimmy Sapal y Nasa ACQUITTED of illegal possession of marijuana, on reasonable doubt. Bureau of Corrections ORDERED to immediately release accused unless otherwise detained for lawful cause; DEU-WPD ORDERED to release the Toyota Corolla to movant-appellant Joel N. Go. |
| People v. Sanchez | 2 — Duty of Arresting Officer | Appeal DENIED. CA Decision (27 Feb. 2009, CA-G.R. CR-H.C. No. 02902), affirming RTC Marikina City, Br. 272 (Crim. Case Nos. 06-8245-MK to 06-8248-MK), AFFIRMED WITH MODIFICATION — Albert Sanchez y Galera guilty of two counts of Murder and two counts of Frustrated Murder; heirs of Jufer James and Edgar De Leon awarded increased moral damages (P75,000.00 each) and exemplary damages (P30,000.00 each) per count of murder. |
| People v. Givera | 3 — Execution of Warrant | Appeal DENIED for lack of merit. RTC (Branch 102, Quezon City) Decision AFFIRMED WITH MODIFICATION — accused-appellant Cesar Givera y Garote guilty of murder, sentenced to reclusion perpetua; ordered to pay the heirs of Eusebio Gardon P50,000.00 as indemnity and, additionally per the modification, P50,000.00 as moral damages, plus costs. |
| People v. Pardillo | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Appeal DISMISSED. Decision dated July 31, 2013 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 01689, affirming the RTC's judgment of conviction for violation of Section 11, Article II, RA 9165, AFFIRMED in toto. |
| Miguel v. People | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Petition GRANTED. Decision dated October 21, 2015 and Resolution dated September 5, 2016 of the CA in CA-G.R. CR No. 35318 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner Jeffrey Miguel y Remegio ACQUITTED of illegal possession of dangerous drugs. Director of the Bureau of Corrections ordered to cause his immediate release, unless lawfully held for any other reason. |
| Dacanay v. People | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Petition for Review DENIED. Decision dated May 26, 2011 of the CA in CA-G.R. CR No. 30826, affirming the RTC of Mandaluyong City, Branch 209, Decision dated July 16, 2006, AFFIRMED with MODIFICATION as to penalty (indeterminate sentence of 12 years and 1 day to 14 years and 8 months). |
| People v. Villareal | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Decision of the CA in CA-G.R. CR No. 31320 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Appellant Nazareno Villareal y Lualhati ACQUITTED on reasonable doubt and ordered immediately released from detention, unless his continued confinement is warranted by some other cause or ground. |
| People v. Almodiel | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Appeal DISMISSED. Decision dated 14 November 2011 of the CA in CA-G.R. CR HC No. 00632-MIN, affirming the RTC of Butuan City, Branch 4, conviction for violation of Section 5, Article II, RA 9165, AFFIRMED in toto. |
| People v. Paalaras | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Court REVERSES and SETS ASIDE the CA Decision dated 29 January 2015 in CA-G.R. CR HC No. 01758. Accused-appellant Benito Palaras y Lapu-os ACQUITTED in Criminal Case Nos. 8561-69 and 8562-69 on the ground of reasonable doubt. Director of the Bureau of Corrections ordered to immediately release him unless detained for some other lawful cause. |
| People v. Andaya | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Court REVERSES and SETS ASIDE the decision promulgated on 11 February 2008; ACQUITS accused Pablito Andaya y Reano for failure to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt; ORDERS his immediate release from confinement. |
| People v. Edaño | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Court REVERSES and SETS ASIDE the October 16, 2008 decision and December 23, 2008 resolution of the CA in CA-G.R. CR HC No. 01142. Appellant Oliver Renato Edaño y Ebdane ACQUITTED for failure of the prosecution to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt; ordered immediately RELEASED from detention. |
| Antiquera v. People | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Court REVERSES and SETS ASIDE the Decision dated September 21, 2007 and Resolution dated November 16, 2007 of the CA in CA-G.R. CR 28937, and ACQUITS the accused George Antiquera y Codes for lack of evidence sufficient to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Bail bond ordered cancelled and released. |
| People v. Amminudin | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Decision of the trial court REVERSED; accused-appellant Idel Aminnudin ACQUITTED. |
| People v. Tangliben | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Judgment of conviction AFFIRMED but MODIFIED; accused-appellant Medel Tangliben y Bernardino sentenced to imprisonment ranging from six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and a fine of Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00). |
| People v. Maspil | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Appealed decision of the RTC of Baguio City, Branch 5, AFFIRMED. Accused-appellants Moises Maspil, Jr. y Wayway and Salcedo Bagking y Altaki found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of illegal transportation of marijuana, sentenced to LIFE IMPRISONMENT each and a fine of P20,000.00 each. |
| People v. Molina | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Decision of the RTC of Davao City, Branch 17, in Criminal Case No. 37,264-96 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Accused-appellants Nasario Molina y Manamat and Gregorio Mula y Malagura ACQUITTED and ordered RELEASED from confinement unless validly detained for other offenses. No costs. |
| People v. Mengote | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Appealed decision REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Accused-appellant Rogelio Mengote y Tejas ACQUITTED and ordered released immediately unless validly detained for other offenses. No costs. |
| People v. Del Rosario | 4.a — Warrantless Arrest: In Flagrante Delicto | Decision of the RTC of Cabanatuan City convicting accused Joselito del Rosario y Pascual of Robbery with Homicide and sentencing him to death REVISED and SET ASIDE. Accused ACQUITTED of the crime charged. Immediate RELEASE ordered unless held for some other lawful cause. |
| People v. Villareal | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Decision of the CA in CA-G.R. CR No. 31320 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Appellant Nazareno Villareal y Lualhati ACQUITTED on reasonable doubt and ordered immediately released from detention, unless his continued confinement is warranted by some other cause or ground. |
| Pestillos v. Generoso (Pestilos v. Generoso) | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Petition DENIED. Decision dated January 21, 2008 and Resolution dated April 17, 2008 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 91541 AFFIRMED. The City Prosecutor of Quezon City ORDERED to proceed with the criminal proceedings against the petitioners. |
| Comerciante v. People | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Petition GRANTED. Decision dated October 20, 2011 and Resolution dated February 19, 2013 of the CA in CA-G.R. CR No. 32813 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner Alvin Comerciante y Gonzales ACQUITTED. Director of the Bureau of Corrections ordered to cause his immediate release, unless lawfully held for any other reason. |
| Miguel v. People | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Petition GRANTED. Decision dated October 21, 2015 and Resolution dated September 5, 2016 of the CA in CA-G.R. CR No. 35318 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner Jeffrey Miguel y Remegio ACQUITTED of illegal possession of dangerous drugs. Director of the Bureau of Corrections ordered to cause his immediate release, unless lawfully held for any other reason. |
| Veridiano v. People | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Decision dated July 16, 2010 of the RTC in Crim. Case No. 16976-SP and the Decision dated November 18, 2011 and Resolution dated January 25, 2012 of the CA in CA-G.R. CR No. 33588 REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner Mario Veridiano y Sapi ACQUITTED and ordered immediately RELEASED from confinement unless held for some other lawful cause. |
| People v. Del Rosario | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Decision of the RTC of Cabanatuan City convicting accused Joselito del Rosario y Pascual of Robbery with Homicide and sentencing him to death REVISED and SET ASIDE. Accused ACQUITTED of the crime charged. Immediate RELEASE ordered unless held for some other lawful cause. |
| Rolito Go v. CA | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Petition for Review on Certiorari GRANTED. Order of the trial court dated July 17, 1991 SET ASIDE and NULLIFIED; Decision of the Court of Appeals dated September 23, 1991 REVERSED. Office of the Provincial Prosecutor ORDERED to conduct preliminary investigation within fifteen (15) days; trial SUSPENDED pending its conclusion. Petitioner ORDERED released upon posting of cash bail of P100,000.00. |
| Posadas v. Ombudsman | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Petition GRANTED. The Ombudsman and his agents PROHIBITED from prosecuting petitioners for violation of P.D. No. 1829, Section 1(c). The Sandiganbayan ORDERED to dismiss the Information in Criminal Case No. 22801 against petitioners. |
| People v. Gerente | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Appealed decision AFFIRMED, with modification of the civil indemnity awarded to the heirs of the victim, Clarito Blace, which is increased to P50,000.00. |
| Abelita v. Doria | 4.b — Warrantless Arrest: Hot Pursuit | Petition DENIED. The 10 July 2004 Decision and 18 October 2004 Order of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Branch 217, in Civil Case No. Q-98-33442, AFFIRMED. |
| Mallari v. CA | 5 — Method of Arrest With and Without Warrant | Petition GRANTED. CA Decision (affirming RTC Capas, Tarlac, Br. 66, Crim. Case No. 531) REVERSED and SET ASIDE. Petitioner Diosdado Mallari ACQUITTED of Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition for insufficiency of evidence and ordered immediately released unless held on other legal grounds — the acquittal rests on the prosecution's failure to prove the separate element of absence of a license, not on any defect in the arrest. |
| People v. Tan | 5 — Method of Arrest With and Without Warrant | Decision AFFIRMED. Adelina Castiller y Castro guilty of violating Section 4, Article II, R.A. No. 6425 (Dangerous Drugs Act), sentenced to reclusion perpetua, fine of P20,000.00, and costs. |
Topic Notes
Explanatory notes carried in the coverage sheet for the outline items themselves, as distinct from the assigned cases.
6. Rights of Arrested Persons
An arrested or detained person has the right to be assisted by counsel at all times, to remain silent, to be informed of these rights in a language he understands, and to be visited by his immediate family, counsel, or accredited non-government organizations under R.A. 7438. Custodial investigation conducted without counsel present, or a confession or waiver not executed in writing and in the presence of counsel, renders the resulting statement inadmissible in evidence against the accused. These rights attach the moment a person is taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way, not merely once formal questioning actually begins, which is a distinction that frequently trips up students analyzing custodial-investigation fact patterns.
7. Rules on the Use of Body-Worn Camera in the Execution of Warrants
These are Supreme Court rules requiring law enforcement officers to use body-worn or alternative recording devices when serving both search and arrest warrants, intended to ensure transparency, protect the constitutional rights of those involved during the actual operation, and create a contemporaneous, reviewable record for later judicial scrutiny of exactly how the warrant was implemented. This is one of the more recent procedural innovations on your syllabus, reflecting growing institutional concern over abuses that can occur during the physical execution of warrants, well after a judge has already determined probable cause on paper.