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Beyond Possession: Establishing Animus Possidendi in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies what it takes to prove animus possidendi in illegal drug possession cases under RA 9165.
Jun 25, 2003criminal lawdrug possessionwitness credibilityanimus possidendisearch warrantreasonable doubt
Positive Identification and the Defense of Alibi: Evaluating Witness Credibility in Philippine Criminal Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused, stressing that knowledge and animus possidendi must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.