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Minor's Consent No Defense: Trafficking Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court upheld a qualified trafficking conviction, ruling that a minor's consent is no defense when she is exploited for prostitution.
Reasonable Doubt and the Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases
A buy-bust conviction reversed because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, breaking the chain of custody.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Child Victim Testimony and Flight as Evidence of Guilt
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, explaining why a child victim's credible testimony suffices and why the accused's flight indicates guilt.
Contract Termination Expiration CAN Trigger Restrictive Covenants
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Safeguarding Rights: The Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases
A Supreme Court ruling on the chain of custody rule in drug cases shows why strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165 is vital.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence Integrity in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug accused over broken chain of custody, stressing strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165.
Chains Unbroken Safeguarding Rights In Drug Cases Through Strict Evidence Procedures
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, reinforcing strict chain-of-custody rules.
Buy-Bust Operations and Warrantless Arrests: Lessons from People v. Juguilon
The Supreme Court affirms that buy-bust operations and warrantless arrests in drug cases are valid when the accused is caught in flagrante delicto.
Why Witness Presence in Drug Case Inventories Can Make or Break a Conviction
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police failed to secure an elected official during inventory, explaining the mandatory witness rule.
Compromising the Chain: Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, reinforcing strict evidence rules under RA 9165.
Safeguarding Rights: Strict Compliance With Drug Evidence Procedures in Illegal Possession Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession convict, stressing that police must strictly follow Section 21 of RA 9165 and prove justifiable grounds for any lapse.
When SEC Authority Prevails: Jurisdiction and Real Party in Interest in Corporate Debt Disputes
Learn how the Supreme Court clarified jurisdiction and real party in interest rules in corporate debt disputes under SEC authority.
Treachery and Conspiracy Establishing Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Murder Cases
When treachery is not proven by clear evidence, a murder conviction may be reduced to homicide. This case explains why.
Qualified Rape Conviction Affirmed: The Weight of a Child Victim's Testimony
Supreme Court affirms qualified rape conviction, explaining why a minor victim's clear testimony outweighs a father's denial and alibi.
Seafarers Disability Claim Strict Compliance With Reporting Requirements
A seafarer's disability claim fails when he skips the mandatory post-employment exam within three working days from repatriation.
Compromised Evidence Safeguarding Rights In Drug Cases Through Strict Chain OF Custody
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police break the chain of custody, underscoring why strict evidence handling protects the innocent.
Treachery Unproven: Conviction Reduced from Murder to Homicide for Lack of Clear Evidence
Supreme Court reduces murder conviction to homicide when treachery is not proven by clear and convincing evidence, explaining the required standard.
Broken Chains Safeguarding Individual Rights IN Drug Possession Cases Through Strict Adherence TO Chain OF Custody
Seafarers Disability Claims: Strict Compliance With Reporting Requirements
Philippine Supreme Court rules on seafarer disability claims, emphasizing the mandatory three-day reporting requirement under the POEA-SEC.
Road Lots and HLURB Jurisdiction: What Subdivision Owners Must Know
The Supreme Court clarifies HLURB jurisdiction over subdivision road lots, public access rights, and the need to exhaust administrative remedies.
Conviction for Carnapping with Homicide Upheld Despite Eyewitness Identification Issues
Supreme Court affirms carnapping with homicide convictions, explaining how credible eyewitness testimony and possession of stolen vehicle outweigh alibi defenses.
Imperfect Chain of Custody Leads to Acquittal in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug accused because police failed to observe Section 21's chain of custody rules, stressing strict compliance.
Third Doctor's Opinion: A Seafarer's Duty to Resolve Conflicting Medical Assessments in Disability Claims
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that seafarers must follow the third-doctor procedure under the POEA-SEC before filing disability claims.