G.R. No. 233251 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. ROBEN D. DURAN, ACCUSED-.DECISION - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, judgment is hereby rendered finding Roben D. Duran guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violating Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9165. Accordingly, he is sentenced to suffer the penalty of life imprisonment and fine in the amount of Php500,000.00. The one (1) pack of dried marijuana fruiting tops weighing 9.9875 grams is hereby ordered confiscated and forfeited in favor of the government through the PDEA to be disposed of by the latter in accordance with existing laws and regulations. In connection thereto, PDEA Regional Office XI, Davao City is directed to assume custody of the subject drug for its proper disposition and destruction within ten (10) days from notice. SO ORDERED.