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PEOPLE vs Rafael Avecilla

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. RAFAEL AVECILLA y MOBIDO, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 117033 | 2001-02-15

D E C I S I O N

YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.:

Accused-appellant was charged with the crime of Qualified Illegal Possession of Firearm, committed as follows:

That on or about December 24, 1991, in the City of Manila, Philippines, the said accused, not being allowed or authorized by law to keep, possess and carry a firearm, did then and there wilfully, unlawfully, and knowingly have in his possession, control and custody a firearm, to wit:

One (1) .38 Caliber Revolver Colt (Paltik) marked made in USA

without first obtaining the necessary license and/or permit to carry and possess the same and in connection and by reason of such possession, did...