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Transporting Illegal Drugs: The Reach of the Law Extends Beyond the Destination
The Supreme Court clarifies that transporting illegal drugs is a crime even if the destination is never reached.
Chain of Custody and Illegal Drugs: Safeguarding Rights and Ensuring Justice
The Supreme Court acquits three accused in a drug case because police failed to justify the absence of required witnesses during inventory, underscoring the strict chain of custody rule.
Possession of Illegal Drugs: How Philippine Courts Prove Intent Beyond Reasonable Doubt
In Luy v. People, the Supreme Court explains how intent to possess illegal drugs is proved, and why mere denial rarely defeats a charge under R.A. 9165.
Conspiracy and Illegal Drug Transportation: Upholding Accountability in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms that conspiracy to transport illegal drugs can be proven by surrounding circumstances, not just express agreement.
Chain of Custody and Illegal Drugs: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
Philippine Supreme Court rulings on the chain of custody rule in drug cases and how it protects the accused's rights.
Separate Convictions for Drug Sale and Possession: Protecting Public Safety and Upholding the Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that selling and possessing illegal drugs are distinct crimes, each carrying its own penalty under Philippine law.
Constructive Possession of Illegal Drugs: Proximity Alone Is Not Enough
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that mere presence near illegal drugs does not prove constructive possession; dominion and control are required.
Constructive Possession in Drug Cases: What Quelnan v. People Teaches
The Supreme Court explains constructive possession of illegal drugs and when a warrantless arrest is valid in drug cases.
Shared Residence Shared Responsibility Understanding Constructive Possession in Drug Cases
Learn how Philippine courts determine constructive possession of illegal drugs when multiple people share a residence, and the legal standards involved.
Possession vs Dominion: Defining Illegal Drug Possession in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies actual vs constructive possession of illegal drugs, and when spouses sharing a home may both be liable.
Dangerous Drugs Act: Delivery Completes the Crime Regardless of Payment
In People v. Rodriguez, the Supreme Court ruled that delivering illegal drugs completes the crime of sale even without payment.
Drug Sale Consummation Delivery Trumps Payment Under the Dangerous Drugs Act
In People v. Rodriguez, the Supreme Court ruled that delivery of illegal drugs completes a drug sale even without payment. Learn the rules.
Transporting Illegal Drugs Knowledge IS NOT Required FOR Conviction
The Supreme Court clarifies that transporting illegal drugs is malum prohibitum—knowledge of the drugs is not required for conviction.
Warrantless Arrests and Transporting Illegal Drugs: Key Philippine Rulings
A look at the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Correa on warrantless arrests, transporting illegal drugs, and the "use of a motor vehicle" aggravating circumstance.