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Jun 29, 2020 illegal drug sales ra 9165 buy-bust operation criminal law philippine supreme court

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.

Jul 6, 1997 criminal law buy-bust operation entrapment instigation dangerous drugs philippine supreme court

Buy-Bust Operations in the Philippines: Entrapment vs. Instigation Explained

Understand the legal line between entrapment and instigation in Philippine buy-bust operations, and what the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. De Vera means for drug cases.