For possessing some few grams of shabu, Mr. Jose Kim alias Boy Cuadra was found guilty, as accused, for violating some provisions of Republic Act 9165 or the Illegal Drug Act.
The case started on April 22, 2003 in the Caticlan Airport, Caticlan, Malay, Aklan. Boy Cuadra was about to board his chartered plane bound for Bacolod City. However, the late P01 Jonathan Moreño found in his possession during the usual security check a bottle said to contain illegal drugs which led to his apprehension and remittance to jail.
Boy Cuadra was arraigned on February 14, 2005, Valentines Day in Branch I, RTC, Kalibo, Aklan. Cuadra was so quiet while being arraigned. He just sat leisurely on the bench dressed in maong pant with matching signature T-shirt in moccasin shoes and dark eyeglasses. Cuadra remained seated on the witness bench while the information regarding his case was being read. After the clerk of court finished reading, Mr. Boy Cuadra remained sitting, refused to say anything. Therefore, Hon. Marietta Homena Valencia entered a plea of "not guilty" in his behalf.
Judge Valencia was temporarily reassigned to another sala. Judge Niovady M. Marin was assigned to continue hearing the Boy Cuadra case. After one year, five months and 12 days, the case ended with a conviction. Mr. Jose Kim alias Boy Cuadra was found "guilty beyond reasonable doubt."
Judge Niovady M. Marin, in a 37 pages verdict, meted Boy Cuadra the penalty of "life imprisonment" and to pay P500,000.00 fine.
Mr. Boy Cuadra was so calm during the promulgation of judgment on July 25, 2006. Before he went out of the session hall of RTC Branch I, Cuadra faced the empty chair of the presiding judge and said, "thank you judge". /MP mailto:madyaaas_pen@yahoo.com
The case started on April 22, 2003 in the Caticlan Airport, Caticlan, Malay, Aklan. Boy Cuadra was about to board his chartered plane bound for Bacolod City. However, the late P01 Jonathan Moreño found in his possession during the usual security check a bottle said to contain illegal drugs which led to his apprehension and remittance to jail.
Boy Cuadra was arraigned on February 14, 2005, Valentines Day in Branch I, RTC, Kalibo, Aklan. Cuadra was so quiet while being arraigned. He just sat leisurely on the bench dressed in maong pant with matching signature T-shirt in moccasin shoes and dark eyeglasses. Cuadra remained seated on the witness bench while the information regarding his case was being read. After the clerk of court finished reading, Mr. Boy Cuadra remained sitting, refused to say anything. Therefore, Hon. Marietta Homena Valencia entered a plea of "not guilty" in his behalf.
Judge Valencia was temporarily reassigned to another sala. Judge Niovady M. Marin was assigned to continue hearing the Boy Cuadra case. After one year, five months and 12 days, the case ended with a conviction. Mr. Jose Kim alias Boy Cuadra was found "guilty beyond reasonable doubt."
Judge Niovady M. Marin, in a 37 pages verdict, meted Boy Cuadra the penalty of "life imprisonment" and to pay P500,000.00 fine.
Mr. Boy Cuadra was so calm during the promulgation of judgment on July 25, 2006. Before he went out of the session hall of RTC Branch I, Cuadra faced the empty chair of the presiding judge and said, "thank you judge". /MP mailto:madyaaas_pen@yahoo.com
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