People v. Agustin
No confirmed citationJanuary 1, 2024
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Cited for
Immediate Release Upon Expiry of Maximum Penalty
Why it matters
Ruled that courts have the duty to immediately order the release of a detainee whose period of detention has already exceeded the maximum imposable penalty for their crime, as continued imprisonment is a violation of human dignity.
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