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Chief Justice Renato Corona Impeachment

Published by Admin on May 29, 2012 | Leave a response

Philippine Chief Justice Renato Corona was the first high ranking official to be impeached. Corona was impeached with a 20-3 landslide votes on May 29, 2012 in the Senate Impeachment Court in Manila. The only three senators that voted for his acquittal was Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Ferdinand Marcos and Joker Arroyo. Corona was accused of not [...]

Miranda Rights

Published by Admin on November 23, 2011 | Leave a response

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be held against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand these rights as they have been read [...]