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Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Broken Links Mean Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, stressing the mandatory presence of insulating witnesses under RA 9165.
Why Witness Presence in Drug Seizures Matters: People v. Abueva
The Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during seizure and inventory. Learn the rules.
Immediate Inventory and Witness Presence: The Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to conduct immediate inventory with required witnesses present.
Eyewitness Testimony in Murder Convictions: Insights from Philippine Supreme Court Jurisprudence
Learn how Philippine courts weigh eyewitness testimony in murder cases, from credibility rules to appellate review standards.
Chain of Custody in Drug Busts: Why Missing Witnesses Can Break a Case
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police skipped required witnesses at inventory. Learn the chain of custody rule.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing Insulating Witnesses Can Lead to Acquittal
A buy-bust conviction was reversed because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory. Learn the chain of custody rule.
The Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases: Why Insulating Witnesses Matter
A look at People v. Flores, where the Supreme Court acquitted an accused due to a broken chain of custody under Section 21 of RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Busts: Why Insulating Witnesses Matter
The Supreme Court acquits three accused in a drug bust for broken chain of custody, reiterating the strict rules under Section 21 of RA 9165.
Understanding Treachery in Murder Cases: Key Insights from a Supreme Court Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling explains treachery, alibi, eyewitness identification, and damages in murder cases. Learn the key principles.
When Silence Is Not Golden: Witness Identification in Robbery With Homicide Cases
Supreme Court affirms convictions for robbery with homicide despite delayed witness identification, explaining why silence does not destroy credibility.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why the Three-Witness Rule Matters
The Supreme Court acquitted two drug suspects because police failed the three-witness rule, underscoring why chain of custody is vital.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Seizures: The Crucial Role of the Three Witness Rule in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that Section 21 of RA 9165 requires three witnesses during drug inventory, even when serving a search warrant.
Witness Credibility in Rape Cases: Lessons from the Philippine Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarifies how courts should assess a rape victim's credibility, rejecting gender stereotypes while affirming that conviction can rest on credible testimony alone.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Busts: The Critical Role of Chain of Custody in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect over broken chain of custody—what Section 21 requires and why witness presence matters.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Busts: The Crucial Role of Witnesses and Chain of Custody
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect, stressing that third-party witnesses must be present during arrest and seizure, not just inventory.
Eyewitness Testimony in Philippine Homicide Cases: What People v. Pitulan Teaches
The Supreme Court clarifies that credible eyewitness identification can prove homicide even without the murder weapon or forensic testing.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Witnesses and Marking Matter
Philippine Supreme Court explains the chain of custody rule in drug cases and why proper marking, inventory, and witnesses are essential.
Eyewitness Identification Establishing Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt In Homicide Cases
How the Supreme Court affirmed a homicide conviction based on positive eyewitness identification by the victim's daughters, prevailing over the accused's denial.
Eyewitness Testimony and Homicide Conviction: Proving Identity Beyond Reasonable Doubt
How the Supreme Court upheld a homicide conviction based on positive eyewitness identification, ruling that denial cannot prevail over credible testimony.
Chain of Custody Gaps and Missing Witnesses Lead to Acquittal in Drug Case
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect after police fail to justify missing Section 21 witnesses, breaking the chain of custody.
Chain of Custody in Drug Busts: Why Witnesses Must Be Present at Seizure
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspects over missing chain of custody witnesses, stressing Section 21 RA 9165 compliance.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Busts: The Critical Role of Chain of Custody in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, underscoring the chain of custody rule.
Understanding Illegal Drug Possession Insights From A Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Case
A Supreme Court acquittal in a drug buy-bust case highlights strict rules on evidence and witness presence.
Acquittal in Drug Case Highlights Strict Chain of Custody and Witness Rules
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect, stressing strict compliance with chain of custody and required witnesses under RA 9165.