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Illegal Drug Sales in the Philippines: When Is the Transaction Complete?
The Supreme Court clarifies what completes an illegal drug sale under RA 9165, a key ruling for buy-bust operations and criminal defense.
The Limits of Alibi: Proving Physical Impossibility in Criminal Defense
A Supreme Court ruling explains why alibi fails unless the accused proves physical impossibility of being at the crime scene.
Attorney's Negligence Leads to Suspension: Upholding Diligence in Legal Representation
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for five years for gross negligence in criminal defense, reaffirming counsel's duty of diligence and fidelity to clients.
Challenging Drug Convictions: Evidence and Chain of Custody in Buy-Bust Operations
How the Supreme Court assessed evidence and chain of custody in a drug buy-bust case, and what it means for criminal defenses.
Alibi vs Positive Identification: The Physical Impossibility Test in Criminal Defense
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when alibi fails against positive identification, requiring proof of physical impossibility to be at the crime scene.
The Limits of Alibi: Proving Impossibility in Criminal Defense
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why alibi fails against positive identification in murder cases, explaining the legal standard for impossibility.
Conspiracy and Criminal Liability: Understanding Group Crimes in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts treat conspiracy in group crimes, when each member is equally liable, and what this means for criminal defense.
When Alibi Fails: The Weakness of Alibi in Philippine Criminal Defense
Learn why alibi is the weakest defense in Philippine criminal cases, and what the Supreme Court requires for it to prosper.
Positive Identification vs Alibi: Key Factors in Philippine Criminal Defense
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when alibi fails against positive identification, circumstantial evidence, and conspiracy in criminal cases.