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Dec 5, 2022search warrantone-specific-offense rulera 9165chain of custodyplain view doctrineevidence
Understanding the One-Specific-Offense Rule for Search Warrants in Philippine Drug Cases
A defective search warrant covering multiple offenses voids seizures, even if the accused waives objections to arrest.
Feb 21, 2018search warrantprobable causesecurities regulation codeestafacriminal procedurebill of rights
One Specific Offense Rule: Search Warrants and the Limits of General Warrants
The Supreme Court nullified a search warrant covering both the Securities Regulation Code and estafa, affirming the one-specific-offense rule.