A forensic chemist’s testimony in a drug case may be dispensed with
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-05 02:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Crime & Justice, Military & Defence, Law & Courts, Drugs
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My brother was arrested in a buy-bust operation involving illegal drugs. Consequently, he was charged, and the prosecution failed to present the forensic chemist. According to my brother, the prosecution and the defense agreed that the chemist’s testimony was no longer necessary. I believe that the non-presentation of the forensic chemist is fatal to the prosecution’s case.
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