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When Police Skip Drug Evidence Rules: Acquittal in People v. Gajo
The Supreme Court acquits two drug suspects because police failed to mark seized shabu immediately, breaking the chain of custody.
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.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence and Protecting Rights in Illegal Sale Cases
The Supreme Court acquits two accused in a shabu sale case, stressing that gaps in the chain of custody create reasonable doubt.
Chain of Custody Breaks: When Drug Evidence Fails in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect after police broke the chain of custody rule under RA 9165, Section 21.
Chain of Custody and Damages: Lessons from the Sprite Bottle Case
A Supreme Court ruling on product liability, chain of custody of evidence, and when moral and exemplary damages may be awarded in quasi-delict cases.
When Evidence Is Tainted: Marking Seized Drugs and the Chain of Custody Rule
A Supreme Court ruling explains why failing to mark seized drugs immediately can break the chain of custody and lead to acquittal.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Marking Evidence Immediately Matters
A drug conviction requires proof beyond reasonable doubt, including an unbroken chain of custody over the seized substance. Learn the rules.
Compromised Chain of Custody: Illegal Drug Conviction Overturned Due to Procedural Lapses
The Supreme Court acquitted an illegal drug suspect after police failed to follow the chain of custody requirements under Section 21 of RA 9165, compromising evidence integrity.
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.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Drug Conviction Overturned Due to Flawed Chain of Custody
In People v. Calibod, the Supreme Court acquitted a drug-sale suspect after police failed to follow the chain of custody rules under Section 21 of RA 9165.
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.
Judicial Misconduct When Ex Parte Orders Exceed Legal Boundaries
The Supreme Court held a judge liable for gross ignorance of the law for issuing an ex parte TPO that improperly awarded child custody.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police breached chain of custody rules under RA 9165, stressing evidence integrity.
Chain of Custody Breaches Lead to Acquittal in Drug Cases: People v. Lim Ching
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect after police breached chain of custody rules under Section 21, RA 9165, safeguarding the accused's right to proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to mark seized shabu, stressing the chain of custody rule under RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Evidence Integrity Is Paramount
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to establish an unbroken chain of custody, underscoring why evidence integrity is paramount.
Safeguarding Rights Chain of Custody in Drug Cases and the Presumption of Innocence
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession convict, ruling that police lapses in chain of custody defeat the presumption of regularity.
Broken Chains: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases Through Strict Adherence to Chain of Custody Rules
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to justify deviations from Section 21, RA 9165's chain of custody rule.
Reasonable Doubt and Chain of Custody: Safeguarding Individual Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, reinforcing the presumption of innocence and the State's burden of proof.
Buy-Bust Operations and the Chain of Custody Rule Under RA 9165
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect where police failed to strictly comply with Section 21, RA 9165 chain of custody rules.
Reasonable Doubt AND Chain OF Custody Safeguarding Rights IN Drug Cases
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.