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People of the Philippines Vs. Nieva Alberto y De Nieva

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Appellee, versus NIEVA ALBERTO y DE NIEVA, Appeellant

G.R. No. 179717 | 2010-02-05

D E C I S I O N


DEL CASTILLO, J.:

In a prosecution for violation of the Dangerous Drugs Law, the pivotal issue usually boils down to the question of credibility of witness. The testimonies of the police officers who apprehended the accused in a buy-bust operation are usually accorded credence because of the presumption of regularity in the performance of their duty, which presumption may be overturned only if there is clear and convincing evidence to the contrary or that they were inspired by improper motive.[1]

Moreover, non-compliance by the apprehending/buy-bust team with Section 21 of the Dangerous Drugs Law is not fatal as long as...