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Unbroken Chains Safeguarding Drug Evidence IN Philippine LAW
The Supreme Court explains the chain of custody rule in drug cases, showing how proper evidence handling secures convictions under RA 9165.
Reasonable Doubt in Illegal Drug Possession: The Chain of Custody Rule Under Philippine Law
Why the Supreme Court acquitted two accused in a shabu possession case due to a broken chain of custody, and what this means for drug cases.
Entrapment vs Instigation: What Makes a Valid Drug Buy-Bust Operation
The Supreme Court explains the difference between entrapment and instigation in drug cases, and why a valid buy-bust operation leads to conviction.
When an Accused Dies Pending Appeal: Extinguishment of Criminal and Pecuniary Liability
A Supreme Court ruling explains how the death of an accused during appeal extinguishes criminal liability and, in drug cases, the fine as well.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails Safeguarding Rights IN Drug Possession Cases
Death pending appeal extinguishes criminal liability in drug cases. The Supreme Court clarifies the effect of an accused's death on convictions.
BUY Bust Operations Legality AND THE Chain OF Custody IN Drug Cases
Chain of Custody Is Key: How Police Inconsistencies Can Lead to Acquittal in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police officers gave irreconcilable testimonies and failed to preserve the chain of custody of seized shabu.
Chain of Custody in Philippine Drug Cases: Why Proper Evidence Handling Matters
Learn the chain of custody rule in Philippine drug cases and why proper evidence handling is crucial for a conviction.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: How Improper Handling Leads to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to properly mark, inventory, and document seized shabu, underscoring the importance of chain of custody.
Chain of Custody and Illegal Drugs: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
Philippine Supreme Court rulings on the chain of custody rule in drug cases and how it protects the accused's rights.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Gaps Lead to Acquittal
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug possession defendant over broken chain of custody, explaining the strict integrity rules under RA 9165.
Buy-Bust Operations and the Chain of Custody: Ensuring Integrity in Drug Cases
A Supreme Court ruling explains why minor lapses in drug evidence handling don't automatically mean acquittal in buy-bust cases.
Buy-Bust Operations and Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: People v. Soriaga
The Supreme Court explains why minor lapses in drug evidence handling do not automatically mean acquittal in People v. Soriaga.
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.
Reasonable Doubt IN Drug Cases Proving THE BUY Bust Transaction Beyond Suspicion
Entrapment and the Chain of Custody: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
A look at how the Supreme Court balances police entrapment operations with the chain of custody rule in drug cases under RA 9165.
Navigating Drug Cases: Entrapment, Possession, and Chain of Custody Explained
Learn how Philippine courts distinguish entrapment from instigation and why chain of custody matters in drug cases, based on a 2011 Supreme Court ruling.
Buy-Bust Operations and Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: What People v. Quiamanlon Teaches
The Supreme Court explains when lapses in drug evidence custody do not defeat a conviction under RA 9165.
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.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedure Protects Your Rights
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody and procedural lapses. Learn your rights.
Extrajudicial Confessions and Buy-Bust Operations: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
A 2011 Supreme Court ruling clarifies when warrantless arrests and drug evidence remain valid despite procedural lapses in buy-bust operations.
Entrapment and Chain of Custody: Protecting Rights in Philippine Drug Cases
A 2011 Supreme Court ruling clarifies when buy-bust operations are valid and how drug evidence must be preserved.
Caught in the Act: Upholding Warrantless Arrests in Philippine Drug Cases
The Supreme Court explains when police may arrest without a warrant under the in flagrante delicto rule in drug cases.
Chain of Custody and Drug Cases: Ensuring Integrity of Evidence in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why the chain of custody rule is essential in drug cases, and what prosecutors and police must prove.