G.R. No. 217456: Laude vs. Jabalde Philippine Jurisprudence Quiz and Flashcards

Where was Jeffrey 'Jennifer' Laude killed?

Who filed the Complaint for murder against Pemberton?

What was the case number of the murder case against Pemberton?

When was the warrant of arrest against Pemberton issued?

When did petitioners file an Urgent Motion to Compel the Armed Forces of the Philippines to Surrender Custody of Accused to the Olongapo City Jail?

When did respondents file their Comment on the Petition?

What is the date of the decision mentioned in the text?

Who is the judge mentioned in the text as writing the decision?

What is the reason for the petitioners' failure to move for an interlocutory relief in a criminal prosecution?

What is the name of the agreement mentioned in the text that relates to the treatment of United States Armed Forces visiting the Philippines?

What is the status of the accused mentioned in the text?

What is the reason for the petition's failure to show grave abuse of discretion on the part of the trial court judge?

The Laude Sibling's Petition

Marilou S. Laude and Mesehilda S. Laude filed a petition for Certiorari under Rule 65, with a prayer for the issuance of a writ of mandatory injunction.

The Murder of Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude

On October 11, 2014, Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude was killed at the Celzone Lodge in Olongapo City, allegedly by 19-year-old US Marine L/CPL Joseph Scott Pemberton.

Investigation and Trial

On October 15, 2014, a Complaint for murder was filed against Pemberton before the Olongapo City Office of the City Prosecutor.
On October 22, 2014, Pemberton was detained in Camp Aguinaldo, the general headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
On December 15, 2014, the Public Prosecutor filed an Information for murder against Pemberton before the Regional Trial Court in Olongapo City.

Court Proceedings

On December 16, 2014, a warrant of arrest was issued against Pemberton.
Pemberton surrendered personally to Judge Roline M. Ginez-Jabalde on December 19, 2014, and was arraigned.
On December 19, 2014, Marilou S. Laude filed an Urgent Motion to Compel the Armed Forces of the Philippines to Surrender Custody of Accused to the Olongapo City Jail and a Motion to Allow Media Coverage.

Denial of Petitioners' Urgent Motion

On December 23, 2014, Judge Ginez-Jabalde denied petitioners' Urgent Motion for lack of merit.

Subsequent Motions and Appeals

On January 9, 2015, petitioners filed a Motion for Reconsideration, which was denied by Judge Ginez-Jabalde on February 18, 2015.
On November 24, 2015, the Supreme Court rendered a decision denying the petition.

Test your knowledge of the Philippine legal system with this quiz on the Supreme Court case of Laude vs. Jabalde (G.R. No. 217456), decided on November 24, 2015. Understand the key issues and rulings in this important jurisprudence. Challenge yourself with questions on the petitioners, respondents, and the implications of this case.