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Luz v. People: Search and Seizure Ruling by Celedonio Manubag is a document available to read on EtoBox.

First, there was no valid arrest of the petitioner when he was flagged down for a traffic violation. A valid arrest requires actual restraint or voluntary submission under belief that submission is necessary. Typically, traffic stops do not involve arrest. Second, without a valid arrest, the warrantless search of the petitioner was illegal. Warrantless searches are allowed under specific exceptions, but none applied in this case as the drugs were not in plain view and there was no consent to search. Thi

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Celedonio Manubag

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