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Compromised Chain of Custody A Blow to Drug Convictions
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect when inventory lacked DOJ representative, stressing strict chain of custody compliance under RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Strict Compliance with Section 21 Matters
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21 witness requirements, stressing the need for strict chain of custody compliance.
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, underscoring strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Falsifying MCLE Compliance Numbers: A Supreme Court Lesson in Professional Integrity
Learn how a lawyer's use of a fictitious MCLE number led to disbarment, and what it means for every Philippine practitioner.
Donation Revocation: Balancing Donor Intent and Donee Compliance
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a donation's automatic revocation clause is valid and how courts review its enforcement.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Strict Compliance with Section 21 Matters
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to justify the absence of required witnesses during inventory, underscoring the chain of custody rule.
Chain of Custody Lapses Overturn Drug Conviction: People v. Roales
Supreme Court acquits drug offender due to unjustified lapses in Section 21 chain of custody procedure, stressing strict compliance.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing a DOJ Witness Led to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect because police failed to justify the absence of a DOJ representative during inventory, stressing strict chain-of-custody compliance.
Strict Compliance With Drug Evidence Procedures Protects the Accused's Rights
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21 chain of custody rules under RA 9165.
Strict 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, reinforcing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Unlawful Checkpoints Protecting Constitutional Rights Against Warrantless Searches
A drug suspect's acquittal shows why strict compliance with chain of custody rules and constitutional safeguards is vital in buy-bust operations.
Flaws in Drug Evidence Handling Lead to Acquittal: Strict Chain of Custody Vital
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect over broken chain of custody and illegal arrest, stressing strict Section 21 compliance.
Safeguarding Rights Strict Compliance With Drug Evidence Rules Ensures Fair Trials
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police fail to follow Section 21's witness and inventory rules, protecting the accused's rights.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Strict Compliance or Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect when police fail to justify missing witnesses during inventory, reinforcing strict chain of custody rules.
Safeguarding Liberty: The Vital Witness Requirements in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, reaffirming strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165.
Speed Limits and Local Governance: When Public Safety Measures Fail Legal Scrutiny
The Supreme Court voids a municipal speed limit ordinance for non-compliance with publication and RA 4136, underscoring the rule of law in local governance.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Ensuring Evidence Integrity in the Philippines
Why strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165 is crucial in drug cases, and how broken chains lead to acquittal.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Conviction Overturned Due to Broken Chain of Custody in Drug Case
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect after police fail to justify gaps in the chain of custody, reinforcing strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Reasonable Doubt in Drug Cases: Integrity of Evidence and Chain of Custody
The Supreme Court acquits in People v. Dungo, stressing that broken chain of custody and unjustified non-compliance with Section 21, RA 9165, create reasonable doubt.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Safeguarding Evidence Integrity
The Supreme Court acquits an inmate in a drug possession case due to the prosecution's failure to justify non-compliance with the chain of custody rule under Section 21 of RA 9165.
Safeguarding Rights: The Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession convict, underscoring that strict compliance with the chain of custody rule is substantive law, not mere procedure.
Protecting Rights in Drug Cases: Strict Adherence to Chain of Custody
The Supreme Court acquits an inmate over missing witnesses in drug evidence chain of custody, reaffirming strict compliance under RA 9165.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Safeguarding Rights Against Illegal Seizures
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over broken chain of custody, underscoring the need for strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.
Supreme Court Affirms Strict Clean Water Act Compliance for Manila Water Concessionaires
The Supreme Court upheld fines against Maynilad, Manila Water, and MWSS for violating the Clean Water Act's five-year sewage connection mandate.