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People vs. Bumanglag

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, V. QUIRINO BUMANGLAG Y SUMALPON, ACCUSED-APPELLANT.

G.R. No. 228884 | 2019-08-19

D E C I S I O N
 
LAZARO-JAVIER, J.:
 
The Case
 
This appeal seeks to reverse the Decision[1] dated May 31, 2016 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-HC No. 06757 affirming the conviction of appellant Quirino Bumanglag y Sumalpon for violation of Section 5 and Section 12, both of Art. II, Republic Act 9165 (RA 9165)[2] and imposing on him the corresponding penalties.
 
The Proceedings Before The Trial Court
 
The Charge
 
Under twin Informations, appellant was charged with violation of Section 5 (illegal sale of dangerous drugs) and Section 12 (illegal possession of drug paraphernalia), both of Art. II,...