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2001-08-23 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| We are not unaware of the observation that in drug-related cases, the defense of frame-up coupled with "huli-dap" operation is often raised. But for this defense to prosper, the evidence in that regard must be clear and convincing.[57] Absent proof of any intent on the part of the police officers to falsely impute commission of a crime against appellants, the presumption of regularity in the performance of official duty, as well as the principle that the findings of the trial court on the credibility of witnesses are entitled to great respect, deserve to prevail over the bare denials and self-serving claims of appellants that they had been framed up.[58] | |||||