LandmarkCriminal Law

People v. Agustin

No confirmed citationJanuary 1, 2024

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Cited for

Detention Beyond Maximum Penalty

Why it matters

Ruled that continuing to detain an individual beyond the maximum imposable penalty for their crime constitutes cruel, degrading, and inhumane punishment in violation of human dignity under the 1987 Constitution.

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