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Unlawful Search and Seizure: When Traffic Stops Violate Constitutional Rights
The Supreme Court acquits a motorist after police conducted an unlawful search during a routine traffic stop, reaffirming constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Unlawful Search and Seizure: When a Traffic Stop Leads to an Unconstitutional Intrusion
The Supreme Court acquits a motorist after police conducted an unlawful search during a routine traffic stop, reaffirming constitutional protections.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Piecemeal Compliance Led to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect because police conducted two separate inventories with different witnesses, breaking the chain of custody.
Reasonable Doubt When Police Testimony Fails in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police conduct an invalid warrantless arrest and break chain of custody rules.
Unlawful Arrest Nullifies Drug Possession Conviction Safeguarding Constitutional Rights IN Police Searches
Supreme Court acquits drug possession convict after police conducted warrantless arrest and search without immediacy, violating constitutional rights.
Challenging Drug Convictions: Scrutinizing Police Conduct and Evidence in Illegal Drug Cases
The Supreme Court affirms drug convictions, explaining how courts weigh police testimony, buy-bust operations, and the presumption of regularity.
Entrapment and Illegal Possession: Balancing Rights and Law Enforcement in Drug Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on entrapment operations, illegal drug and firearm possession, and the limits of police conduct.
Entrapment vs Instigation: The Limits of Police Conduct in Drug Buy-Bust Operations
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies entrapment vs instigation in drug cases, upholding a buy-bust arrest and explaining warrantless search rules.
Unlawful Search and Seizure: Protecting Individual Rights Against Government Intrusion
The Supreme Court acquits a barangay captain of drug charges after police conducted a warrantless search of his home, reaffirming constitutional protections.