Drug Conviction Probation Eligibility

Summary

Under Philippine law, individuals convicted of drug trafficking or pushing are ineligible for probation, regardless of the penalty imposed. Bruno, as a first-time offender convicted of illegal drug sale, cannot avail of probation under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. In cases of gang rape, each participant can be held liable for the entire crime, not just their individual act. Therefore, Carlo can be convicted for multiple counts of rape, as each act is considered a separate offense.

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carlo and his * companions took turns in raping cassie. the rape was committed in the folowing order, first by carlo, second by kalbo, third by ismael, and fourth by obat,thus the victim was raped * times. the court convicted carlo for * counts of rape. Carlo contends that he should only be liable for * count of rape as principal and only as an accomplice in other * cases filed. is the judgment correct using philippine laws?