G.R. No. L-27611 - People vs. Sierra, Jr.

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Title Supreme Court: People vs. Sierra, Jr.

Case: G.R. No. L-27611

Decision Date: Aug 30, 1972

Three defendants charged under the Tariff and Customs Code challenged the authority of a State Prosecutor to independently file informations and conduct preliminary investigations. The Supreme Court upheld the prosecutor's authority and ruled that the absence of a preliminary investigation did not violate due process, as defendants were given an opportunity to be heard.

special prosecutor

preliminary investigation

dismissal of cases

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