Practice question
A stolen engine is uniquely numbered. The recovering officer and custodian identify that engine and explain its handling. The defense demands the drug-law insulating witnesses solely because police recovered it. No drug offense or constitutional defect is involved. Which is best?
- Every police exhibit must meet every drug-specific safeguard
- Apply the proper identification foundation rather than automatically importing Section 21 drug requirements
- A serial number makes all testimony unnecessary
- The prosecution need not connect the engine to the case
- No non-drug object may ever be admitted
Legal references
- Silvano v. People, G.R. 273931, February 12, 2026, non-drug evidence discussion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_273931_2026.html
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