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Challenging Drug Convictions: The Importance of Chain of Custody in Illegal Drug Cases
A buy-bust conviction reversed because police failed to prove the chain of custody of seized shabu. Learn the rules.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring Integrity of Evidence
The Supreme Court explains when lapses in the chain of custody rule may be excused in drug cases, and why objections must be raised at trial.
Broken Chains: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases Through Strict Custody Protocols
When police break drug custody rules, the accused may walk free. The Supreme Court explains why procedure protects everyone.
Upholding Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring Integrity of Evidence
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, emphasizing strict compliance with RA 9165 procedures.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, explaining the strict rules police must follow under RA 9165.
Chain OF Custody IN Drug Cases Ensuring Integrity OF Evidence 6
Unreasonable Search Exclusionary Rule AND Witness Requirements IN Drug Cases
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: How a Marking Discrepancy Led to Acquittal
A marking discrepancy between the poseur-buyer's testimony and the lab request broke the chain of custody, resulting in acquittal.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Lapses Do Not Mean Acquittal
Explore when lapses in Section 21 chain of custody rules do not lead to acquittal in Philippine drug cases, as ruled in People v. Dela Cruz.
Unlawful Arrest Invalidates Drug Possession Conviction Protecting Constitutional Rights
Explore how the Supreme Court acquitted an accused due to an unlawful arrest and broken chain of custody in drug cases.
Navigating Search Warrants Upholding Rights IN Drug Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies when errors in issuing TROs are judicial matters, not administrative offenses, and warns against harassment suits against judges.
BUY Bust Operations AND THE Chain OF Custody Ensuring Integrity IN Drug Cases 5
Ensuring Chain of Custody: Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law
How Philippine courts treat lapses in Section 21 drug evidence rules and why preserving the chain of custody remains decisive in drug cases.
Reasonable Doubt AND THE Chain OF Custody Protecting Individual Rights IN Drug Cases
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody and non-compliance with Section 21, RA 9165.
Reasonable Doubt and the Integrity of Evidence in Drug Cases: People v. Reniedo
Explore how the Supreme Court acquitted an accused in a drug case due to broken chain of custody and non-compliance with RA 9165.
Reasonable Doubt in Drug Cases: The Need for Clear Identification of Evidence
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that in drug cases, the identity of the seized item must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, not just presumed.
Dismissal Due to Failure to Present Corpus Delicti: Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect over broken chain of custody, underscoring the need to preserve corpus delicti in drug cases.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedural Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, explaining strict Section 21 requirements.
Upholding Buy-Bust Operations and the Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court affirms a drug conviction, explaining buy-bust operations, chain of custody, and why procedural lapses did not free the accused.
Ensuring Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Safeguarding Rights and Evidence
The Supreme Court clarifies the chain of custody rule in drug cases, emphasizing substantial compliance and integrity of evidence.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Marking Seized Evidence Matters
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police break the chain of custody, stressing strict evidence handling rules.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Minor Gaps Won't Overturn a Conviction
The Supreme Court explains when minor inconsistencies in drug evidence handling won't break the chain of custody and overturn a conviction.
Chain of Custody and Illegal Drug Possession: Ensuring Evidence Integrity
How the Supreme Court applies the chain of custody rule in drug cases, and why strict compliance with Section 21 may not always be required.