ii. Practice areas
Criminal cases
For the accused or the complainant, from preliminary investigation through trial and appeal.
A criminal case can affect a person's liberty, work and family. We represent both complainants and persons accused of a crime, at the prosecutor's office and in court.
How we can help
- Preparing and filing complaint-affidavits
- Counter-affidavits and replies during preliminary investigation
- Inquest proceedings and bail
- Trial and presentation of evidence
- Appeals and other remedies
- Common cases: estafa, B.P. 22 (bouncing checks), physical injuries, theft, drug cases, cybercrime, and VAWC (R.A. 9262)
How it usually proceeds
- Complaint. The complaint is filed with the prosecutor's office, usually with affidavits and evidence.
- Preliminary investigation. Both sides submit affidavits. The prosecutor decides whether there is enough basis to file the case in court.
- Trial. If filed in court, the case goes through arraignment, pre-trial and trial.
- Decision and appeal. The court issues its decision, which may be appealed within the period allowed by the rules.
This page is general information about this field of practice. It is not legal advice, and the process in your case may differ.
Related guide
Bouncing checks (B.P. 22): the basics
What makes issuing a bouncing check a crime, and what the notice of dishonor means.
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Civil litigation & collection
Sum of money, small claims, damages and contract disputes, from demand letter to judgment and execution.
→Labor cases
Illegal dismissal, unpaid wages and benefits, and other money claims, for employees or employers.
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We handle the following matters for individuals, families, businesses, cooperatives and landowners, before courts and quasi-judicial bodies throughout the Philippines.
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