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Drug Case Dismissed: Chain of Custody Rule Protects Against Evidence Tampering
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21 chain of custody rules, protecting against evidence planting and tampering.
Rehabilitation or Liquidation: When Corporate Revival Is Not Feasible
A corporation in default may still seek rehabilitation, but a plan built on speculative promises will not pass judicial scrutiny.
Supreme Court Acquits Drug Suspect Over Missing Witnesses in Buy-Bust Operation
SC acquits drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during buy-bust inventory, compromising evidence integrity.
Proving Land Is Alienable and Disposable: Highpoint v. Republic
Land registration applicants must present both a CENRO certification and a certified true copy of the DENR Secretary's land classification.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence and Protecting Individual Rights
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21's witness and inventory rules, protecting the accused's rights.
PHAPi v. Medialdea: Standing and Justiciability in the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law Challenge
The Supreme Court dismissed PHAPi's constitutional challenge to R.A. 10932 for lack of legal standing and absence of an actual case or controversy.
Breach of Trust: Upholding Ethical Conduct and Accountability in the Judiciary
Court personnel who abuse their positions face severe penalties, as shown in this administrative case involving dishonesty and misconduct.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails Safeguarding Individual Liberty In Rape With Homicide Cases
The Supreme Court acquits two men of rape with homicide, ruling that weak circumstantial evidence cannot overcome the presumption of innocence.
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Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Witness Requirements and Evidentiary Integrity
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to justify the absence of required witnesses during inventory, reinforcing strict chain of custody rules.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Compliance With Section 21 Is Crucial
A buy-bust conviction reversed because police failed to justify non-compliance with Section 21, RA 9165. Learn the rules.
Ponzi Schemes and Syndicated Estafa: Protecting the Public From Investment Fraud
The Supreme Court explains how Ponzi schemes constitute syndicated estafa under Philippine law, and what this means for investors.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Acquittal in Rape with Homicide Case for Insufficient Circumstantial Evidence
Supreme Court acquits two men convicted of rape with homicide, ruling that weak circumstantial evidence and doubtful identification cannot overcome reasonable doubt.
Title Disputes: Upholding Title Regularity Over Unsubstantiated Fraud Claims in Land Reconveyance
Philippine Supreme Court rules bare allegations of fraud cannot defeat a certificate of title's presumption of regularity in reconveyance actions.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Strict Compliance Still Matters
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, reinforcing strict chain of custody rules.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing Witnesses Can Overturn a Conviction
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, reinforcing strict chain of custody rules.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Higher Penalty for ICT Use
Supreme Court raises penalty for psychological abuse committed via Facebook, ruling ICT use qualifies for one-degree higher punishment under RA 10175.
Oral Contracts for Property: Six-Year Prescription Bars Stale Claims for Specific Performance
Oral agreements to transfer property must be enforced within six years. Learn how prescription works and why timely action matters.
When Courts Can Bend Procedural Rules: The Duty to Decide Cases on Time
Philippine courts must decide cases within 90 days. Learn when extensions are allowed and the consequences of delay.
Diminished Treachery: When Sudden Attacks Do Not Qualify as Murder in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when a sudden attack lacks treachery, reducing murder to homicide, and explains self-defense standards.
Compromise Agreements Court Approval Required FOR Enforceability Against ALL Parties
A compromise agreement approved by the court binds only the parties who signed it, not other claimants in the same case.
Lawyer Suspended for Keeping Fees Without Rendering Service: Flora v. Luna
A lawyer who kept fees without rendering service and shouted at a client was suspended for three months and ordered to return P43,500.
Brokerage Disputes and Jurisdiction: Lessons from Ku v. RCBC Securities
A look at Ku v. RCBC Securities on RTC jurisdiction over brokerage disputes and the rules on docket fees.
Abuse of Rights When Public Works Infringe on Private Water Connections
When public works projects cut private water lines without notice, abuse of rights under Article 19 can trigger liability for damages.