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Reasonable Doubt and the Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases
A buy-bust conviction reversed because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, breaking the chain of custody.
Seafarers Disability Claims: Strict Compliance With Reporting Requirements
Philippine Supreme Court rules on seafarer disability claims, emphasizing the mandatory three-day reporting requirement under the POEA-SEC.
When SEC Authority Prevails: Jurisdiction and Real Party in Interest in Corporate Debt Disputes
Learn how the Supreme Court clarified jurisdiction and real party in interest rules in corporate debt disputes under SEC authority.
Safeguarding Rights: Strict Compliance With Drug Evidence Procedures in Illegal Possession Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession convict, stressing that police must strictly follow Section 21 of RA 9165 and prove justifiable grounds for any lapse.
Speedy Disposition Right Is Not a Shield for Delaying Justice: People v. Diaz
The Supreme Court clarifies that the right to speedy disposition is not violated by mere delay, especially when the prosecution explains the reasons.
Chain of Custody Imperative Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police fail to secure required witnesses during inventory, underscoring the chain of custody rule.
Imperfect Chain of Custody Leads to Acquittal in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug accused because police failed to observe Section 21's chain of custody rules, stressing strict compliance.
Third Doctor's Opinion: A Seafarer's Duty to Resolve Conflicting Medical Assessments in Disability Claims
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that seafarers must follow the third-doctor procedure under the POEA-SEC before filing disability claims.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Police Procedure Determines Conviction or Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to police lapses in chain of custody, reaffirming strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Reasonable Doubt and Chain of Custody: Protecting Rights in Drug Cases
How the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect when police breached Section 21's chain of custody rules, safeguarding the accused's rights.
Chain of Custody Imperative Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over broken chain of custody, underscoring strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Strict Compliance With Section 21 Matters
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to police lapses in Section 21 compliance, reaffirming the importance of the chain of custody rule.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing Witnesses Can Mean Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure media and DOJ witnesses during inventory, stressing strict chain of custody rules.
Protecting Constitutional Rights: Strict Enforcement of Chain of Custody in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to police failure to comply with Section 21, RA 9165 chain of custody rules.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Missing Witnesses Mean Acquittal
A drug conviction was reversed because police failed to secure media and DOJ witnesses during inventory. Learn the chain of custody rules.
Strict Compliance with Chain of Custody Rules in Drug Cases: People v. Acub
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to strictly comply with Section 21, RA 9165, on chain of custody.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to comply with Section 21's witness and documentation requirements, reaffirming the chain of custody rule.
Ombudsman's Discretion Upheld in Probable Cause Determinations for Anti-Graft Cases
Supreme Court affirms Ombudsman's dismissal of behest loan complaint, respecting prosecutorial discretion absent grave abuse.
When Aortic Stenosis at Sea Doesn't Guarantee Seafarer Disability Benefits: Establishing Work Relatedness
The Supreme Court clarifies that a seafarer's heart condition must be proven work-related to qualify for disability compensation under the POEA-SEC.
Reassignment vs. Transfer: What Public School Teachers Should Know
The Supreme Court clarifies when a public school teacher can be reassigned without consent, and how security of tenure applies.
Probable Cause and Ombudsman's Discretion: When Courts Can Intervene
The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may review prosecutorial findings and the limits of a private complainant's right to appeal criminal case dismissals.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21 chain of custody rules under RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21 chain of custody rules. Learn the requirements.
Integrity of Evidence and Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police fail to follow Section 21 of RA 9165, protecting the accused's rights and evidence integrity.