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People vs. Dimaano [DECISION]

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. CRISTY DIMAANO Y TIPDAS, ACCUSED-APPELLANT.

G.R. No. 174481 | 2016-02-10

D E C I S I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Human memory is not infallible. Inconsistencies in the testimonies of prosecution witnesses in cases involving violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act may be excused so long as the identity of the dangerous drugs is proved beyond reasonable doubt and the chain of custody is established with moral certainty.

This is an appeal[1] of the Court of Appeals Decision[2] dated May 30, 2006 affirming the conviction of accused-appellant Cristy Dimaano y Tipdas (Dimaano) of the crime of attempted transportation of dangerous drugs punished under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.[3] Dimaano...