Legal Insights

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Integrity of Evidence Is Key

Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why the chain of custody of seized drugs matters and when minor lapses will not acquit an accused.

Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence and Ensuring Fair Trials in Illegal Drug Cases

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, emphasizing strict compliance with RA 9165's evidence safeguards.

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring Evidence Integrity for Conviction

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because the prosecution failed to prove the chain of custody, emphasizing evidence integrity.

In Rape Cases, Credible Victim Testimony Prevails Over Uncorroborated Alibis

In People v. Alegre, the Supreme Court affirmed a rape conviction where the victim's credible testimony and the physical evidence outweighed an uncorroborated alibi.

Double Jeopardy and Demurrer to Evidence: When Prosecution Appeals Are Barred

The Supreme Court explains when the prosecution cannot appeal an acquittal and why certiorari, not appeal, is the proper remedy.

Double Jeopardy and Demurrer to Evidence: Protecting the Accused in Philippine Criminal Cases

Learn how the double jeopardy rule protects accused persons when courts grant demurrers to evidence, and why prosecutors cannot simply appeal acquittals.

Proving Land Ownership: Open, Continuous Possession Since June 12, 1945 Required

Land registration requires proof of open, continuous possession since June 12, 1945, plus evidence the land is alienable and disposable.

Employer Liability: Proving Payment of Wages and Benefits in Employee Claims

Learn how Philippine courts weigh employer evidence in labor claims, and why DOLE certifications alone may not prove payment of wages and benefits.

Chain OF Custody IN Drug Cases Integrity OF Evidence Prevails Over Procedural Lapses

Challenging Drug Convictions: Credible Testimony and Evidence in Illegal Drug Cases

How Philippine courts weigh police testimony, chain of custody, and PDEA authority in drug cases.

Buy-Bust Operations and the Chain of Custody: Safeguarding Drug Evidence in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect where police failed to establish the chain of custody of seized shabu, underscoring strict evidence rules.

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

Philippine Supreme Court explains when non-compliance with Section 21 RA 9165 is excused and why evidence integrity matters most.

Circumstantial Evidence and Conspiracy in Robbery With Homicide Cases

How circumstantial evidence and conspiracy can sustain a robbery with homicide conviction, and why claims of duress failed in this case.

Navigating the Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies warrantless searches of moving vehicles and the chain of custody rule for seized drugs under RA 9165.

Oral Partition of Land: Proving Agreements and Challenging Ownership Claims

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on proving oral partition of inherited land, parol evidence rule, and where to litigate ownership claims in expropriation.

Public Trust Dismissal for Grave Misconduct in Extortion Case

Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of BIR examiner for grave misconduct in extortion, clarifying substantial evidence standard in administrative cases.

Establishing Illegal Dismissal: The Employee's Burden to Prove Dismissal First

Employees must first prove they were dismissed before employers must justify termination. A Supreme Court ruling explains the evidence required.

Abandonment Defense in Illegal Dismissal Cases Requires Proof and Notice

Employers claiming abandonment as a defense to illegal dismissal must prove it with clear evidence and serve two required notices.

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Preserving Evidence Integrity for a Fair Trial

How the Supreme Court in Balarbar v. People clarified that minor gaps in drug evidence handling do not automatically void a conviction.

Confessions and Circumstantial Evidence in Rape with Homicide Cases: People v. Sace

The Supreme Court affirms a rape-with-homicide conviction based on circumstantial evidence and a spontaneous confession, explaining key evidentiary rules.

Confessions and Circumstantial Evidence in Rape with Homicide: People v. Sace

The Supreme Court affirms a rape-with-homicide conviction based on circumstantial evidence and a spontaneous confession, explaining key evidentiary rules.

Protecting THE Integrity OF Ballots THE Imperative OF Evidence IN Philippine Election Contests

Reformation of Instruments: Proving True Intent Beyond Notarized Deeds

Explore when Philippine courts allow reformation of a notarized deed and why clear, convincing evidence is required to override its presumption of regularity.

Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21, RA 9165 chain of custody rules.