
What is an acquittal? On what grounds may an accused secure an acquittal, and what are the consequences of such an acquittal?
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato A. Caringal, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judiciary Academy.
Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Caringal talk about acquittals in general and what are the possible grounds for an accused to be absolved of a crime within the context of the case of Roel Gementiza Padillo v. People of the Philippines, GR No. 271012, penned by Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, decided on October 9, 2024.
This episode of the #SCphPodcast is also available on the #SupremeCourtPH website and YouTube.