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Why Chain of Custody Matters in Drug Cases: People v. Guanzon
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect where police failed to prove an unbroken chain of custody of seized shabu, stressing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Chain of Custody Breaks Lead to Acquittal in Drug Case: People v. Guanzon
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to prove an unbroken chain of custody, stressing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Dismissal Due to Faulty Drug Evidence Handling: Integrity of Evidence in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug accused because police failed to justify non-compliance with Section 21, RA 9165's chain of custody rule.
Navigating the Chain of Custody: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits drug sale accused over unjustified lapses in the Section 21 chain of custody rule, stressing strict compliance.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Strict Compliance or Reasonable Doubt
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to justify missing witnesses during inventory, reaffirming the chain of custody rule.
Procurement Violations Supreme Court Emphasizes Compliance Despite Settled Claims
Supreme Court ruling on procurement violations involving Artes International highlights strict compliance with government procurement rules, even for settled claims.
Strict Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Unjustified Non-Compliance Leads to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to justify non-compliance with Section 21, RA 9165, stressing the strict chain of custody rule.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Piecemeal Compliance Led to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect because police conducted two separate inventories with different witnesses, breaking the chain of custody.
Revival of Judgment Prescription and Compliance in Banking Disputes
Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on the 10-year prescription period for reviving judgments, applied to a banking dispute.
Failure to Comply with Drug Evidence Safeguards: Ramos v. People and the Chain of Custody Rule
A Supreme Court ruling shows why strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165 is vital in drug cases.
Strict Compliance with Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ramos v. People
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused due to unjustified deviations from Section 21's witness requirements, reaffirming strict chain of custody rules.
Chains Unbroken Safeguarding Rights In Drug Possession Cases Through Strict Evidence Protocols
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused over a broken chain of custody, stressing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedural Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, emphasizing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Procedural Rigidity vs Substantive Justice: Dismissal for Non-Compliance in Philippine Courts
Philippine courts may dismiss petitions for certiorari for procedural lapses like defective forum shopping certificates. Learn the rules.
Broken Chains: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Possession Cases Through Procedural Compliance
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug accused over police procedural lapses in Section 21 chain of custody, reinforcing rights protection.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedural Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over broken chain of custody and missing witnesses, underscoring the need for strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Substantial Compliance Prevails Over Procedural Defects in Annulment Petitions
Supreme Court rules substantial compliance cures defective verification and certification in annulment cases, prioritizing substantive justice.
Upholding the Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring Integrity of Evidence
The Supreme Court affirms a drug conviction, explaining why strict compliance with the chain of custody rule under RA 9165 is vital.
Upholding Drug Convictions: The Importance of Chain of Custody in Illegal Drug Cases
The Supreme Court affirms drug convictions, explaining why strict compliance with the chain of custody rule is crucial.
Breaking the Chain of Custody: When Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal in Drug Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that broken chain of custody and unjustified non-compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165 warrant acquittal in drug cases.
Chains Unbroken Safeguarding Rights In Drug Cases Through Evidence Integrity
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over broken chain of custody and missing Section 21 witnesses, reaffirming strict compliance.
Safeguarding Rights: The Importance of Procedural Compliance in Drug Cases
Learn how procedural compliance protects rights in Philippine drug cases, as illustrated by a recent Supreme Court decision.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Protecting Rights Through Strict Procedure
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over police lapses in Section 21 procedure, reaffirming that strict compliance protects the innocent.
Safeguarding Rights: The Supreme Court's Stance on Drug Evidence Integrity
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to follow Section 21 of RA 9165, stressing that strict compliance with the chain of custody rule is mandatory, not optional.