Case Digest: Telen Y Ichon vs. People, G.R. No. 228107, October 9, 2019
Telen Y Ichon vs. People G.R. No. 228107, October 09, 2019 Leonen, J. Constitutional Law, Right against unlawful searches and seizures Criminal Procedure, Warrantless search Facts: Gregorio Telen y Ichon (Telen) was charged with the crime of illegal possession of dangerous drugs, violating Article II, Section 11 of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The prosecution's evidence showed that at about 2:30 p.m. on October 7, 2012, PO3 Marck Andrew M. Mazo was at Petron Gasoline Station, Guadalupe, Makati City. He saw Telen drew out his wallet from his right back pocket. This caused his shirt to be pulled up, revealing a part of his waist. PO3 Mazo saw a metal part of what appeared to be a hand grenade tucked in Telen's right waistband. This prompted the officer to call his superior to report what he observed and ask for back-up. PO3 Mazo tailed Telen on the road up to Robinsons Galleria, where Telen left his motorcycle at the parking...