G.R. No. 120431 - RODOLFO ESPANO, ACCUSED-, VS. COURT OF

Ruling

WHEREFORE there being proof beyond reasonable doubt, the court finds the accused Rodolfo Espano y Valeria guilty of the crime of violation of Section 8, Article II, in relation to Section 2 (e-L) (I) of Republic Act No. 6425 as amended by Batas Pambansa Blg. 179, and pursuant to law hereby sentences him to suffer imprisonment of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and to pay a fine of P 6,000.00 with subsidiary imprisonment in case of default plus costs. The marijuana is declared forfeited in favor of government and shall be turned over to the Dangerous Drugs Board without delay. SO ORDERED.