PP Vs Horey Consencino
PP Vs Horey Consencino
PP Vs Horey Consencino
2. In the recent case of Estipona vs. Lobrigo (G.R. No. 226679, August 15,
2017), the Supreme Court declared the prohibition on plea bargaining
for drug cases unconstitutional. Thus the accused is now allowed to
enter into plea bargaining with the Prosecution;
3.a)For violation of Section 11, paragraph 3 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs where the quantity of
shabu is from 0.01 to 4.99 grams, the acceptable plea bargain would Section 12 (Possession of
equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia for dangerous drugs)
3.b) For violation of Section 5 (Sale, Trading, etc. of Dangerous Drugs) where the quantity of drugs
is from .01 to 0.99 grams, the acceptable plea bargain would be for violation of Section 12
(Possession of equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia for dangerous drugs)
4. Given the foregoing, the accused desires to withdraw his former plea of
not guilty in the Information for violation of Article II, Section 11 of
Republic Act No. 9165 and substitute it with a plea of guilty to the
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PRAYER
Other reliefs just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed
for.
Department of Justice
PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Counsel for the Petitioner
3 Floor, Pasig City Social Welfare Bldg.,
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By:
NOTICE OF HEARING
Greetings: