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Navigating the Chain of Custody: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits drug sale accused over unjustified lapses in the Section 21 chain of custody rule, stressing strict compliance.
Compromised Evidence Acquittal Due to Unjustified Deviations in Drug Chain of Custody
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to justify deviations from the mandatory chain of custody rule under RA 9165.
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When Police Skip the Warrant: Buy-Bust Operations and the Chain of Custody Rule
The Supreme Court clarifies when warrantless arrests in drug busts are valid and how lapses in the chain of custody can still lead to conviction.
Strict Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Unjustified Non-Compliance Leads to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to justify non-compliance with Section 21, RA 9165, stressing the strict chain of custody rule.
Custody Rights of Illegitimate Children: Balancing Maternal Preference and the Child's Best Interests
The Supreme Court clarifies when an illegitimate father may seek custody, and the limits of the tender-age presumption under Article 213.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Piecemeal Compliance Led to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect because police conducted two separate inventories with different witnesses, breaking the chain of custody.
Chains Unbroken Safeguarding Rights In Drug Possession Cases Through Strict Evidence Protocols
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused over a broken chain of custody, stressing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Failure to Comply with Drug Evidence Safeguards: Ramos v. People and the Chain of Custody Rule
A Supreme Court ruling shows why strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165 is vital in drug cases.
Strict Compliance with Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ramos v. People
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused due to unjustified deviations from Section 21's witness requirements, reaffirming strict chain of custody rules.
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, emphasizing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
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Reasonable Doubt in Drug and Firearm Cases: When Broken Chain of Custody Means Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police break the chain of custody, safeguarding the constitutional right to be presumed innocent.
Broken Chain of Custody Leads to Acquittal in Illegal Drug Sale Case
A broken chain of custody and lapses under Section 21 of RA 9165 led the Supreme Court to acquit an accused in an illegal drug sale case.
Chain OF Custody IS KEY Acquittal IN Drug Cases DUE TO Procedural Lapses
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Missing Witnesses Mean Acquittal
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect over missing inventory witnesses, explaining the chain of custody rule under Section 21 of RA 9165.
Reasonable Doubt and the Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Possession Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused due to unjustified gaps in the chain of custody, reaffirming the presumption of innocence.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police fail to explain lapses in Section 21 chain of custody rules, preserving evidence integrity.
When Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal in Drug Cases: The Chain of Custody Rule
Explaining the Supreme Court's acquittal in People v. Cordova and Eguiso for police failure to follow the chain of custody rule under Section 21, RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Safeguarding Evidence and Ensuring Fair Trials
The Supreme Court acquits drug offenders where police breached chain of custody rules, underscoring the need to preserve evidence integrity.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Integrity of Evidence and the Reasonable Doubt Standard
Why failure to follow Section 21, RA 9165 chain of custody rules and conflicting police testimony led to acquittal in a drug sale case.
Upholding Conviction in Drug Sale: Minor Inconsistencies Do Not Taint Evidence Integrity
Minor witness inconsistencies do not destroy a drug sale conviction when the corpus delicti's chain of custody remains intact.
Challenging Drug Convictions: The Importance of Chain of Custody in Illegal Possession Cases
A Supreme Court ruling shows how broken chain of custody and flawed inventory can lead to acquittal in drug possession cases.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to justify missing witnesses during inventory, reinforcing strict chain of custody rules.