Practice question
Police stop an otherwise ordinary passenger solely because of an anonymous tip. They observe no criminal act and have no other facts linking the passenger to a just-committed offense. Does the tip alone establish a lawful warrantless arrest under Veridiano?
- Yes, every anonymous report is conclusive.
- No; the required observed act or personal factual basis is missing.
- Yes, if the passenger appears quiet.
- Yes, because all passengers waive their rights.
- No, because police may never investigate tips.
Legal references
- Veridiano v. People, G.R. No. 200370, June 7, 2017, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/63122
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