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Inconsistent Testimony Does NOT Automatically Break Chain of Custody in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court rules that minor inconsistencies in witness testimony do not automatically break the chain of custody in drug cases.
When Silence Isnt Golden: The High Cost of Jumping Bail in Philippine Drug Cases
Learn how failing to contest an arrest early can doom a drug case defense, as shown in Saraum v. People.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring Integrity of Evidence for Conviction
How the Supreme Court applied the chain of custody rule in People v. Miranda y Beltran to uphold a drug conviction.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring Integrity of Evidence for Conviction
Philippine Supreme Court explains why strict chain of custody rules matter in drug cases, and how lapses can affect convictions.
Marijuana Transportation Establishing Intent and Upholding Chain of Custody in Drug Cases
A look at how Philippine courts establish intent in marijuana transportation cases and apply the chain of custody rule under RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Integrity of Evidence Matters
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect over broken chain of custody, stressing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21's chain of custody rules, stressing evidence integrity.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Broken Links Mean Acquittal
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect where prosecution failed to prove unbroken chain of custody of seized shabu under RA 9165.
Navigating the Chain: Establishing Drug Possession and Extortion Defenses in Philippine Law
A look at how Philippine courts weigh buy-bust evidence, chain of custody, and the disfavored defense of extortion in drug cases.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: What People v. Dalawis Teaches
The Supreme Court explains when lapses in Section 21 drug evidence rules do not void a conviction.
Chain OF Custody IN Drug Cases Integrity OF Evidence Prevails Over Procedural Lapses 2
Broken Chains: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases Through Strict Evidence Procedures
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police break the chain of custody, underscoring strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Unlawful Arrests and Admissibility of Evidence: Protecting Constitutional Rights in Drug Cases
When a warrantless arrest is invalid, evidence seized from the accused becomes inadmissible. Learn the rules from this Supreme Court ruling.
Search Warrants and Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: What the Posada Ruling Teaches
The Supreme Court upholds drug convictions, clarifying search warrant validity, chain of custody rules, and constitutional safeguards under RA 9165.
Reasonable Suspicion AND Warrantless Searches Balancing Rights AND LAW Enforcement IN Drug Cases
Upholding Drug Convictions: Chain of Custody and Evidence Preservation in Drug Cases
Learn how the Supreme Court upheld a drug conviction by applying the chain of custody rule and substantial compliance under RA 9165.
Acquittal in Drug Cases: The High Cost of Broken Chain of Custody
Understand why the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect when police failed to prove the chain of custody of seized shabu.
Buy-Bust Operations: Ensuring Legality and Upholding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court affirms that buy-bust operations remain valid even without PDEA participation, provided the chain of custody and rights are observed.
Provisional Dismissal in Drug Cases: When Can the State Revive a Case?
The Supreme Court explains when a provisionally dismissed drug case may be revived without violating double jeopardy, and who may file the revival motion.
BUY Bust Operations Upholding Convictions Despite Procedural Lapses IN Drug Cases 3
Buy-Bust Operations and Chain of Custody: What People v. Cunanan Means for Drug Cases
The Supreme Court affirms a drug conviction, clarifying buy-bust arrests, chain of custody rules, and why minor lapses do not automatically acquit.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Preserving Integrity of Seized Evidence
Philippine Supreme Court explains why lapses in drug evidence custody are not automatically fatal, as long as the item's integrity is preserved.
Chain of Custody and Presumption of Regularity in Drug Cases: Tionco v. People
The Supreme Court affirms a drug conviction, clarifying that minor lapses in chain of custody do not automatically acquit an accused.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Preserving Evidence Integrity Under RA 9165
How the Supreme Court upheld a drug conviction despite missing inventory and photos, explaining the chain of custody rule.