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People vs. Galisim

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. ALVIN GALISIM Y GARCIA, ACCUSED-APPELLANT.

G.R. No. 231305 | 2019-09-11

DECISION
 
LAZARO-JAVIER, J.:
 
The Case
 
This appeal seeks to reverse the Decision[1] dated August 16, 2016 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR HC No. 06705 affirming the conviction of appellant Alvin Galisim y Garcia for violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (RA 9165).
 
The Proceedings Before the Trial Court

The Charge

On February 21, 2011, two (2) separate Informations were filed against appellant, viz:
 
Criminal Case No. 17436-D

"On or about February 19, 2011, in Pasig City and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the accused, not being authorized by law, did...