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Why Forensic Testing Matters in Drug Paraphernalia Cases: The Cuico Ruling
The Supreme Court acquits a woman convicted of drug paraphernalia possession because police failed to submit seized items for forensic examination.
Eyewitness Testimony in Philippine Homicide Cases: What People v. Pitulan Teaches
The Supreme Court clarifies that credible eyewitness identification can prove homicide even without the murder weapon or forensic testing.