G.R. No. 227867 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. VICTOR DE LEON, ACCUSED-.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE , the appeal is GRANTED . The May 24, 2016 Decision the Court of Appeals in CA-GR. CR-HC No. 06923 is REVERSED AND SET ASIDE . Accused-appellant Victor De Leon is hereby ACQUITTED of the charge of violation of Section 5, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, his guilt not having been established beyond reasonable doubt. Accused-appellant Victor De Leon is ORDERED released from confinement unless he is being lawfully held for another cause. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections is DIRECTED to inform the Court of his action within five (5) days from notice. SO ORDERED.