G.R. No. 201845 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. EDGARDO ADRID Y FLORES, ACCUSED-.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

ACCORDINGLY, judgment is hereby rendered as follows: In Criminal Case No. 06-247286 finding the accused Edgardo Adrid y Flores GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of the offense of Violation of Section 5, Article II of RA [9165] (Sale of Dangerous Drug), he is hereby sentenced to suffer the penalty of life imprisonment; to pay a fine of Five Hundred [Thousand] (P500,000) Pesos; and cost of suit; Let a commitment order be issued for the transfer of his custody to the Bureau of Corrections, Muntinlupa City, pursuant to SC OCA Circulars Nos. 4-92-A and 26-2000; With respect to Criminal Case No. 06-247287, finding the evidence insufficient to establish the guilt of accused Edgardo Adrid y Flores beyond reasonable doubt, he is hereby ACQUITTED of the offense charged therein; With respect to Criminal Case No. 06-247288, finding the evidence insufficient to establish the guilt of accused Romeo Pacaul y Lagbo beyond reasonable doubt, he is hereby ACQUITTED of the offense charged. x x x x The plastic sachet with shabu (Exh. C), as well as Exhs. D and E, which were also positive for shabu, are hereby confiscated in favor of the Government. x x x SO ORDERED.