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Definition of "Fugitive from Justice" in Elections by j guevarra is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is called upon to resolve a dispute over the meaning of the term "fugitive from justice" under Section 40(e) of the Local Government Code. Section 40(e) disqualifies fugitives from justice in criminal or non-political cases from running for elective local office. The petitioner claims the respondent, who was facing criminal charges and evading arrest in the U.S. at the time he filed his candidacy, is disqualified as a fugitive from justice. The respondent argues the Over
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