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Aug 14, 2019 chain of custody drug evidence ra 9165 buy-bust operation criminal law acquittal

Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence and Ensuring Fair Trials in the Philippines

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, reinforcing the rule that preserves evidence integrity.

Apr 10, 2019 criminal law chain of custody dangerous drugs ra 9165 buy-bust operation evidence

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to follow chain of custody rules under RA 9165, explaining why strict compliance matters.

Jul 30, 2018 criminal-law dangerous-drugs chain-of-custody section-21-ra-9165 acquittal evidence-integrity

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.

Jan 23, 1996 criminal-law warrantless-arrest buy-bust-operation dangerous-drugs-act evidence jurisprudence

Warrantless Arrests and Drug Evidence: What Buy-Bust Operations Mean for Your Rights

Learn when warrantless arrests and drug evidence are valid in buy-bust operations, and how Philippine courts handle frame-up defenses.