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The Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled that a search and seizure can be conducted without an arrest preceding it. In this case, the defendants were stopped at a police checkpoint for a routine inspection of their vehicle. When the police officer noticed a bulging bag and the defendants became nervous, it provided probable cause to conduct a further search. Upon opening the bag, marijuana was discovered, allowing for a lawful arrest. The Court found the search was valid as checkpoints can conduct stop-an

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Mae Clare Bendo

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