Practice question
Explain the significance of whether an observed ordinance violation is punishable solely by a fine when police claim a custodial arrest and an incidental search are justified. Apply Patotoy without treating all ordinance violations alike.
Legal references
- Rule 113, Section 5; Patotoy v. People, G.R. No. 257910, March 4, 2025, main decision.
- Reviewed primary authority, Rule 113, Section 5: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, overt acts and fine-only distinction: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/mar2025/gr_257910_2025.html
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