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Mar 14, 2018 criminal law dangerous drugs chain of custody ra 9165 buy-bust operation acquittal

Chain of Custody Breach Leads to Acquittal in Drug Case: People v. Crispo

Explore how the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect due to unjustified lapses in the chain of custody rule under RA 9165.

Oct 17, 2016 criminal law extinguishment of criminal liability death of accused revised penal code civil liability people v. layag

Extinguishment of Criminal Liability: Death of the Accused Before Final Judgment

The Supreme Court clarifies that an accused's death before final judgment extinguishes criminal liability and the civil liability ex delicto, citing Article 89 of the RPC.

Aug 24, 2010 criminal law death of accused civil liability appeal revised penal code

Death of the Accused Pending Appeal: What Happens to Criminal and Civil Liability

When an accused dies pending appeal, criminal liability and civil liability ex delicto are extinguished. Learn the rules from People v. Ayochok.

Jan 21, 2005 criminal-law prescription-of-penalties revised-penal-code habeas-corpus article-93 evasion-of-sentence

Prescription of Penalties: Imprisonment Must Begin Before Evasion Can Trigger Prescriptive Period

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that prescription of penalties under Article 93 RPC only runs when a convict escapes during actual imprisonment, not while at large.