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Practice question: Probable Cause

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Distinguish ordinary search probable cause from the additional compelling-reason assessment in Lavarias.

Legal references

  • People v. Lavarias, G.R. No. 273582, June 9, 2026, MAIN decision, substantial record basis and serious warrant defect; its warrant was issued and implemented in 2017: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/70534

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