Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla advised state prosecutors to pursue “high-quality cases,” or those with strong prospects of conviction. /PDI
Unburdening the system
By raising the evidentiary standard for the filing of criminal cases, government prosecutors can help unburden the justice system by giving judges more time to hear cases where the evidence against the accused is more complete, Remulla said. The younger Remulla was arrested in October last year for being the alleged recipient of a package shipped from the United States and containing close to a kilo of “kush,” or high-grade marijuana, worth P1.3 million.
The judge also cited lapses on the part of PDEA regarding the chain of custody of the evidence against the accused.Remulla’s son faces a separate charge for drug importation and violation of the customs law, which is pending before the Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office.At Wednesday’s event in Baguio City, Remulla, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the swift and fair dispensation of justice to all Filipinos.
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