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Julius Cacao y Prieto Vs. People of the Philippines

JULIUS CACAO y PRIETO, Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent

G.R. No. 180870 | 2010-01-22

D E C I S I O N


DEL CASTILLO, J.:

In order to safeguard its citizenry from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being, the State pursued an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances.[1] However, in our desire to totally eradicate this social ill, we must adhere to the constitutional pronouncement that in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved.[2] This case illustrates once more our faithful adherence to said constitutional requirement.

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