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Estipona vs. Lobrigo: Plea Bargaining Ruling by Jun Jun is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Estipona was charged with a drug offense and wanted to enter a plea bargain, but the judge did not allow it because Section 23 of RA 9165 prohibits plea bargaining for drug cases. Estipona argued Section 23 was unconstitutional. The court agreed, holding Section 23 violated equal protection by treating drug offenders differently than other criminals. It also violated separation of powers by limiting the Supreme Court
- Author
- Jun Jun
- Language
- EN