G.R. No. 97143 - People vs. Figueroa

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Title Supreme Court: People vs. Figueroa

Case: G.R. No. 97143

Decision Date: Oct 2, 1995

Arturo Figueroa was convicted of illegal firearm possession after a warrantless search during his arrest yielded a .45 caliber pistol, ammo, and suspected "shabu." The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, ruling the search valid as incidental to arrest, dismissing claims of a police frame-up and affirming witness credibility.

lawful search and seizure

life imprisonment

arrest warrant

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