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Merida vs. People

SESINANDO MERIDA, Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 158182 | 2008-06-12

Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
 
FIRST DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N
 
CARPIO, J.:

The Case

This is a petition for review[1] of the Decision[2] dated 28 June 2002 and the Resolution dated 14 May 2003 of the Court of Appeals. The 28 June 2002 Decision affirmed the conviction of petitioner Sesinando Merida (petitioner) for violation of Section 68,[3] Presidential Decree No. 705 (PD 705),[4] as amended by Executive Order No. 277. The Resolution dated 14 May 2003 denied admission of petitioner's motion for reconsideration.[5]

The Facts

Petitioner was charged in the Regional Trial Court of Romblon, Romblon, Branch 81...