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Nov 17, 2014 criminal-law drug-possession warrantless-arrest chain-of-custody ra-9165 evidence

Upholding Warrantless Arrests: The Limits of Challenging Drug Possession Evidence

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when warrantless arrests and seizures in drug cases are valid, and when procedural lapses still allow conviction.

Mar 2, 2011 criminal-law chain-of-custody dangerous-drugs ra-9165 buy-bust evidence

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Integrity of Evidence Under RA 9165

Explaining People v. Presas on the chain of custody rule in drug cases—when lapses in procedure do not automatically break the prosecution's case.

Jan 26, 2011 criminal-law chain-of-custody dangerous-drugs ra-9165 buy-bust evidence

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Proper Evidence Handling Matters

The Supreme Court explains the chain of custody rule in drug cases and when lapses in procedure will not defeat a conviction.

Nov 23, 2010 conspiracy drug offenses ra 9165 illegal possession criminal law

Conspiracy in Philippine Drug Cases: When Shared Intent Leads to Conviction

Learn how Philippine courts prove conspiracy in drug cases, where coordinated actions can convict multiple persons even if drugs are found on only one.