Article 129 Revised Penal Code

Article 129 of the Revised Penal Code is about Search warrants maliciously obtained and abuse in the service of those legally obtained. It is under Chapter One (Arbitrary Detention Or Expulsion, Violation Of Dwelling, Prohibition, Interruption, And Dissolution Of Peaceful Meetings And Crimes Against Religious Worship) of Title Two (Crimes Against The Fundamental Laws Of The State) of the Code.

Search warrants maliciously obtained and abuse in the service of those legally obtained

In addition to the liability attaching to the offender for the commission of any other offense, the penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not exceeding P1,000 pesos shall be imposed upon any public officer or employee who shall procure a search warrant without just cause, or, having legally procured the same, shall exceed his authority or use unnecessary severity in executing the same.

See also: Article 128 Revised Penal Code