Crime & Online Offences
12 questions, each answered in plain language with the law behind the answer.
My relative was arrested without a warrant. How long can the police hold him before a case is filed, and what is an inquest?
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I already had the incident blottered at the barangay or police. Does that mean a case has been filed?
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Someone borrowed money from me and won't pay it back. Can I file estafa and have them jailed?
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Can private messages or venting in a private group chat (GC) be charged as cyberlibel?
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Can I be sued for cyberlibel over a Facebook post or comment?
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Someone posted my private chat, phone number, and address online. Can I sue for doxxing?
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I was scammed through GCash or online bank transfer. How can I recover my money and file criminal charges?
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Can police search inside my car, open my bag, or inspect my phone at a routine checkpoint?
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Can I secretly record a phone call or private conversation to use as evidence?
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Someone keeps threatening me by text and chat, saying they'll hurt me or my family. Is that a crime, and what can I do?
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Someone took or shared private photos or intimate videos of me without consent. What can I do?
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