Q-1: What is Preliminary Investigation (PI)?

Q-2: What quantum of evidence required for purposes of PI?

Q-3: How to determine probable cause?

Q-4: What is the purpose of PI?

Q-5: Is double jeopardy applicable in PI?

Q-6:What are the natures of Preliminary investigation?

Q-7: What is the nature of PI a right?

Q-8: What is the coverage for PI?

Q-9: Who are the officers authorized to conduct PI?

Q-10: When does PI commence?

CASES FOR READING

1. De Lima vs Reyes, G.R. No 209330, Jan 11, 2016

2. WEBB VS. DE LEON
 GR 12134, 247 SCRA 652 (Aug 23, 1995)
4, 247 SCRA 652 (Aug 23, 1995)

3. De Ocampo vs Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 147932, 25 January 2006

4. Estrada v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 212140-41, January 21, 2015

5. People v. Inting G.R. No. 88919, July 25, 1990