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People of the Philippines Vs. Ferdinand Castro y Lapena

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, vs. FERDINAND CASTRO y LAPENA, Accused-Appellant.

G.R. No. 195777 | 2013-06-19

SECOND DIVISION 

DECISION 

PEREZ, J.: 

We review the conviction1 of accused-appellant for violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (R.A. 9165). 2 The Court of Appeals affirmed with modification3 the trial court’s decision finding him guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crimes charged, and denied the motion for reconsideration.4

The Facts 

On 14 July 2003, accused-appellant pleaded “not guilty” to the charges of illegal sale and illegal possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu)5 before the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City. 

During pre-trial, the presentation of the prosecution...