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Jun 14, 2023 criminal-law chain-of-custody ra-9165 drug-offenses buy-bust-operation acquittal

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: A Broken Link Leads to Acquittal

When police skip the required on-site inventory without justification, the chain of custody breaks and drug convictions may be overturned.

Jan 7, 2019 criminal-law dangerous-drugs chain-of-custody section-21-ra-9165 buy-bust-operation acquittal

Safeguarding Rights: The Importance of Witness Presence in Drug Cases

Explore why the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect due to missing required witnesses during inventory, highlighting crucial procedural safeguards.

Nov 17, 2014 criminal-law drug-possession warrantless-arrest chain-of-custody ra-9165 evidence

Upholding Warrantless Arrests: The Limits of Challenging Drug Possession Evidence

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when warrantless arrests and seizures in drug cases are valid, and when procedural lapses still allow conviction.