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Padua vs. People: Probation Denial Ruling by Katherine Aquino is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1. The petitioner, who was 17 years old at the time, was convicted of selling illegal drugs. He applied for probation but was denied based on provisions of Republic Act 9165 which prohibit probation for drug trafficking offenses. 2. The Supreme Court ruled that the trial court did not grave abuse its discretion in denying probation, as RA 9165 clearly prohibits probation for drug trafficking. 3. The provisions for suspension of sentence in the Juvenile Justice Act and rules for juveniles did not apply i

Author

Katherine Aquino

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EN