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IT IS ESSENTIAL TO PROVE BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT THE FOLLOWING:

1. Identity of the buyer, seller and the object of the sale;


2. Delivery of the thing sold and its payment.

THE IDENTITY OF THE DRUGS NEEDS TO BE ESTABLISHED IN COURT. FAILURE TO DO


SO WARRANTS THE ACQUITTAL OF THE ACCUSED.

1. Does Marking sufficient?


The presumption of regularity should not prevail over the presumption of
innocence. Hence, the procedure must be observed.
Mark the evidence in the presence of witness
 Accused or representative or counsel; and
 Representative from the Media
 Representative from the DOJ
 Any elected public official

2. Section 25, R.A. No. 9165


Chain of custody in drug cases.

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