Case Digest (G.R. No. 199938) Core Legal Reasoning Model
Core Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
In People of the Philippines vs. Camaloding Laba y Samanoding, G.R. No. 199938, decided on January 28, 2013 under the 1987 Constitution, the appellant arrived at Manila Domestic Airport on July 18, 2005 to board a Cebu Pacific flight to Davao City. At approximately 10:45 AM, non‐uniformed frisker Mark Anthony Villocillo, assigned to the initial check‐in area, physically searched the appellant and felt rice‐like material in his oversized white rubber shoes marked “Spicer.” Upon inspection, Villocillo recovered three plastic sachets containing a total of 196.63 grams of white crystalline substance. When the sachets were extracted, the appellant attempted to negotiate and handed a rolled wad of bills to Villocillo. Supervisor SPO2 Nolasco Peji then took custody of the appellant, informed him of his rights, and brought him to the police office for investigation by PO2 Edwin Caimoso. The seized sachets were marked and delivered to PDEA agents for laboratory testing. Forensic chemist Case Digest (G.R. No. 199938) Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
- Incident and Arrest
- On July 18, 2005 at around 10:45 AM, appellant arrived at the Manila Domestic Airport in Pasay City to board a flight to Davao City.
- Mark Anthony Villocillo, a non-uniformed personnel frisker, physically searched appellant and suspected rice-like contents in his oversized white rubber shoes marked “Spicer.”
- Discovery and Seizure
- Upon inspection, Villocillo found three plastic sachets containing shabu (two in the left shoe, one in the right).
- Appellant offered a rolled wad of cash and said, “Baka pwedeng pag-usapan ito,” before supervisor SPO2 Nolasco Peji arrived, arrested him, and read him his rights.
- Handling and Testing of Evidence
- Appellant was brought to an office for investigation by PO2 Edwin Caimoso, who turned over the seized sachets to arriving PDEA agents.
- Police Inspector Peter P. Alvarez requested a forensic examination; PSI Stella Garciano Ebuen tested the marked sachets—EXH-A (98.81 g), EXH-B (96.65 g), EXH-C (1.17 g)—revealing 196.63 g total of methylamphetamine hydrochloride.
- Information and Plea
- On June 18, 2005, appellant was charged under Section 5, Article II of RA 9165 for transporting 196.63 g of shabu concealed in his shoes.
- Arraigned on June 27, 2005, appellant pleaded not guilty.
- Defense
- Appellant claimed he was framed by SPO2 Peji, who allegedly planted the shabu and extorted ₱100,000.
- He denied wearing the “Spicer” shoes, owning the sachets, and asserted that cash in his wallet (₱1,600) and pants pocket (₱2,000) was taken by the officers.
Issues:
- Core Issue
- Whether the Court of Appeals and the RTC committed reversible error in convicting appellant for transporting dangerous drugs.
Ruling:
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Ratio:
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Doctrine:
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