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Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “right to bail”

Bail in Drug Cases: When Broken Chain of Custody Weakens Evidence of Guilt

The Supreme Court explains when a broken chain of custody in drug cases weakens evidence of guilt, affecting a defendant's right to bail.

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases and the Right to Bail: Key Lessons from People v. Tanes

The Supreme Court explains how lapses in the chain of custody of seized drugs can weaken evidence of guilt and support an accused's right to bail.

Judicial Overreach: The Limits of Preliminary Investigation and the Right to Bail

A judge who reclassifies syndicated estafa as simple estafa and grants bail without hearing commits gross ignorance of the law.