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2016-02-10 |
PEREZ, J. |
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| In addition to the above-metioned elements, the prosecution must prove the corpus delicti[18] which in drug-related cases refers to the dangerous drug itself,[19] in this case, shabu. As repeatedly ruled by this Court, the identity, integrity and evidentiary value of the corpus delicti are properly preserved for as long as the chain of custody of the same are duly established.[20] | |||||
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2015-02-09 |
DEL CASTILLO, J. |
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| The Court is satisfied that the prosecution discharged its burden in a prosecution for illegal sale of dangerous drugs, which are: "(1) the identity of the buyer and the seller, the object and consideration; and, (2) the delivery of the thing sold and the payment therefor."[8] This offense merely requires the consummation of the selling transaction, which occurs the moment the buyer exchanges his money for the drugs of the seller.[9] | |||||
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2014-02-10 |
DEL CASTILLO, J. |
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| In a successful prosecution for illegal sale of dangerous drugs, like shabu, the following elements must be established: "(1) the identity of the buyer and the seller, the object, and the consideration; and (2) the delivery of the thing sold and the payment therefor. x x x What is material in a prosecution for illegal sale of dangerous drugs is the proof that the transaction or sale actually took place, coupled with the presentation in court of the corpus delicti"[25] or the illicit drug in evidence. "[T]he commission of the offense of illegal sale of dangerous drugs x x x merely requires the consummation of the selling transaction, which happens the moment the exchange of money and drugs between the buyer and the seller takes place."[26] | |||||