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The People of the Philippines vs. Dexter Torres Y Dela Cruz.

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Appellee, versus DEXTER TORRES y DELA CRUZ, Appeellant.

G.R. No. 170837 | 2006-09-12

FIRST DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N 
 
CALLEJO, SR., J.: 
 
Dexter Torres was charged with violation of Section 8, Article II of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6425, as amended, for unlawful possession of 831.91 grams of marijuana fruiting tops, a prohibited drug; as well as Section 16, Article III of the same law for illegal possession of 0.26 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride, a regulated drug commonly known as shabu
 
The indictment in Criminal Case No. 08-1334 for violation of Section 8, Article II of R.A. No. 6425 reads: 
 
That on or about August 13, 2001, in the Municipality of Gonzaga, province of...