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Jun 30, 2021 criminal-law qualified-theft intent-to-gain possession circumstantial-evidence supreme-court

Understanding Intent and Chain of Custody in Drug Possession Cases Lessons From a Landmark Philippine Ruling

The Supreme Court acquits a maintenance head of qualified theft, clarifying how intent to gain and possession must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.