iding team iding team went back inside, searched and ransacked the

room. Later, an operative came out of the room exclaiming that he has
found a gun inside. The firearm according to the petitioner was issued
to Jerry Valeroso by virtue of a Memorandum Receipt.

went back inside, searched and ransacked the room. Later, an

operative came out of the room exclaiming that he has found a gun
inside. The firearm according to the petitioner was issued to Jerry
Valeroso by virtue of a Memorandum Receipt.

Jerry C. Valeroso was then charged with violation of Presidential Decree

No. 1866 for illegally possessing a revolver bearing serial number 52315
without securing the necessary license/permit. The petitioner through a
letter of appeal asked the court to be reconsidered.

Jerry C. Valeroso was then charged with violation of Presidential Decree

No. 1866 for illegally possessing a revolver bearing serial number 52315
without securing the necessary license/permit. The petitioner through a
letter of appeal asked the court to be reconsidered.

ISSUE/S:

ISSUE/S:

Whether the warrantless search and seizure of the firearm and

ammunition has merit and valid

Whether the warrantless search and seizure of the firearm and

ammunition has merit and valid

HELD/DECISION:

HELD/DECISION:

1.

Some valid grounds for a warrantless search and seizure are as

follows: A person who was arrested lawfully may be searched so
that the officer may remove any weapons that the accused may be
used to resist arrest. This is to protect the welfare of the officers
and to make sure that the arrest will happen. This is also to find
evidence that otherwise can be destroyed by the accused. Further,
a valid arrest allows the seizure of evidence or any weapons either
on the person or within the area of his immediate control. Based on
the statement of the

1.

Some valid grounds for a warrantless search and seizure are as

follows: A person who was arrested lawfully may be searched so
that the officer may remove any weapons that the accused may be
used to resist arrest. This is to protect the welfare of the officers
and to make sure that the arrest will happen. This is also to find
evidence that otherwise can be destroyed by the accused. Further,
a valid arrest allows the seizure of evidence or any weapons either
on the person or within the area of his immediate control. Based on
the statement of the