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People vs. Dejos y Pinili

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. NEIL DEJOS Y PINILI, ACCUSED-APPELLANT.

G.R. No. 237423 | 2020-10-12

SECOND DIVISION
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
INTING, J.:
 
It is beyond dispute that the illicit distribution of drugs is one of the most serious problems of our society. The stern penalties prescribed by the law are intended to deter the aggravation of the problem which has already prejudiced the lives and future of our citizens. The persons who peddle prohibited drugs are evil merchants of misery and death.[1] Indeed, the strong arm of the law must never weaken against the onslaughts of this terrible affliction.[2]

On appeal[3] is the Decision[4] dated July 31, 2017 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CR-HC No....