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Unjustified Chain of Custody Lapses Lead to Acquittal in Illegal Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to follow Section 21 chain of custody rules, reaffirming strict compliance standards.
Safeguarding Rights: Chain of Custody and Drug Evidence Integrity in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over broken chain of custody, underscoring strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165.
Seafarers' Disability Claims: Strict Compliance With Post-Employment Medical Exam
Supreme Court clarifies that seafarers who fail the 3-day post-employment medical exam rule forfeit disability benefits, even if illness is work-related.
Buy-Bust Operations and the Chain of Custody Rule: People v. Villahermoso
The Supreme Court affirms a drug conviction despite lapses in the chain of custody, explaining when substantial compliance suffices.
Upholding a Drug Sale Conviction: Witness Credibility and Chain of Custody
In People v. Flor, the Supreme Court affirmed a drug sale conviction, showing how courts weigh witness credibility and substantial compliance with chain of custody.
Untimely Appeal and Strict Procedural Rules in Agrarian Redemption Cases
Philippine Supreme Court affirms dismissal of an agrarian redemption appeal filed out of time, stressing strict compliance with Rule 43 and Rule 45.
Seafarers' Disability Claims: Strict Compliance With 3-Day Reporting Rule Required
A seafarer who fails the three-day post-repatriation medical reporting requirement forfeits disability claims, as Tagud v. BSM shows.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence Integrity in Illegal Possession Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, underscoring Section 21 RA 9165 compliance.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedural Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over broken chain of custody, stressing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Challenging Drug Evidence: Strict Compliance for Miniscule Amounts
When only a tiny amount of drugs is seized, courts demand strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165. A conviction was overturned for marking lapses.
Warrantless Arrests and Drug Evidence: When a Tiny Sachet Leads to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a man of drug possession, stressing strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165 for minuscule amounts of shabu.
Seafarer Disability Claims Strict Compliance With Post Employment Medical Exam Rule
Dismissal Due to Technicality: Navigating Procedural Requirements in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court affirms that strict compliance with procedural rules, like attaching certified true copies and stating material dates, is essential in certiorari petitions.
Chain of Custody Lapses in Drug Cases: When Police Non-Compliance Leads to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to justify non-compliance with Section 21, R.A. 9165's chain of custody rules.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Broken Chain of Custody Leads to Drug Acquittal
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect after prosecution fails to prove every link in the chain of custody, stressing strict Section 21 compliance.
Reasonable Doubt in Drug Cases: Why a Broken Chain of Custody Leads to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because the prosecution failed to prove every link in the chain of custody, reaffirming strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Chain of Custody and the Integrity of Drug Evidence: Safeguarding Against Tampering
When only a miniscule amount of drugs is seized, strict chain of custody compliance is required. The Supreme Court explains why.
Chain of Custody Imperative: Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect, underscoring that strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165 is vital to preserve evidence integrity.
Falsifying MCLE Compliance and Disbarment: What Lawyers Risk
A Supreme Court ruling shows how a lawyer's false MCLE compliance number in pleadings led to disbarment for deceit.
Perpetual Disqualification: The Price of Repeated SOCE Non-Compliance in Philippine Elections
Repeated failure to file SOCE triggers perpetual disqualification from public office under RA 7166, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedural Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, emphasizing strict compliance with RA 9165 safeguards.
Valid Consignation Demands Strict Compliance With Legal Requirements
Learn when depositing rent in a bank account is not valid consignation, and what the law requires for debt payment.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence Integrity in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect over broken chain of custody, underscoring strict Section 21 RA 9165 compliance.
Liberal Interpretation of Procedural Rules in Intellectual Property Appeals
Supreme Court rules that administrative tribunals like the IPO may liberally apply procedural rules, allowing substantial compliance with certification requirements.