Constitutional Law

Government of Hong Kong SAR vs. Judge Olalia GR 153675 April 19, 2007 Extradition

  FACTS: The Republic of the Philippines and the then British Crown Colony of Hong Kong signed an “Agreement for the Surrender of Accused and Convicted Persons” that took effect on June 20, 1997. Private respondent Muñoz was charged before the Hong Kong Court with three (3) counts of the offense of “accepting an advantage… Read More Government of Hong Kong SAR vs. Judge Olalia GR 153675 April 19, 2007 Extradition

Criminal Law

WRIGHT vs CA G.R. No. 113213 August 15, 1994 Extradition, Ex post facto law

FACTS: Petitioner, an Australian Citizen, was sought by Australian authorities for indictable crimes in his country. Extradition proceedings were filed against him which ordered the deportation of petitioner. Said decision was sustained by the Court of Appeals; hence, petitioner came herein by way of review on certiorari, to set aside the order of deportation, contending… Read More WRIGHT vs CA G.R. No. 113213 August 15, 1994 Extradition, Ex post facto law