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Safeguarding Rights: The Importance of Proper Procedure in Drug Cases
In People v. Oniza, the Supreme Court acquitted two accused of drug charges because police ignored the mandatory procedures under Section 21 of R.A. 9165.
Navigating Buy-Bust Operations: Protecting Your Rights Against Drug Charges
Learn how Philippine courts scrutinize buy-bust operations and what rights protect individuals accused of drug-related offenses.
Unlawful Search and Seizure: Protecting Individual Rights Against Government Intrusion
The Supreme Court acquits a barangay captain of drug charges after police conducted a warrantless search of his home, reaffirming constitutional protections.
Entrapment vs Instigation: Avoiding Illegal Drug Charges in the Philippines
Explaining the difference between valid entrapment and unlawful instigation in Philippine drug cases, using a Supreme Court ruling.
Navigating Buy-Bust Operations in the Philippines: Rights and Repercussions
Learn how Philippine courts view buy-bust operations, the rules on arrest and evidence, and what the Sy Bing Yok case means for drug charges.
Challenging Buy-Bust Operations: Protecting Against False Drug Charges in the Philippines
Learn how the Supreme Court acquits in buy-bust drug cases when police testimony is inconsistent, protecting the accused from false charges.