Concept and Jurisprudence on the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (R.A. No. 9165, as amended)

Description The law on dangerous drugs has shaped much of my professional life. In the courtroom, I have seen how Sec. 21 of R.A. 9165 is argued, scrutinized, and at times, broken. I have witnessed how a single procedural lapse can alter the course of justice, and how precise legal work can uphold it. This work contains doctrinal discussion with practical application — from the requirements of chain of custody, to the nuances of buy-bust operations, plea bargaining, and the evolving jurisprudence that guides us. I have endeavored to be thorough without being tedious, and principled without being detached.