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People v. Mapa: Firearm Possession Ruling by April Yang is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) Mario Mapa was found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. He argued he was exempt as a secret agent to the Governor of Batangas. 2) The lower court found Mario Mapa guilty and sentenced him to 1-2 years in prison. He appealed to the Supreme Court. 3) The Supreme Court ruled that secret agents are not explicitly exempt from illegal firearm possession under the law. Only certain officials are exempt if the firearms are for official duties. The court cannot override the clear terms of t
- Author
- April Yang
- Language
- EN