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ISIDRO PABLITO M. PALANA v. PEOPLE, GR No.

149995, 2007-09-28

Facts:

OnSeptember 1987 accused drew and issued to Alex B.Carlos to


apply on account or for the value the CheckNo.326317PR in the amount
ofP590,000.00. Accused well knowing that at the time of issue, he did not
have sufficient funds in or credit with the drawee bank for the payment in
full of the face amount of such check when presented for paymentwas
subsequently dishonored by the drawee bank.

Issue:

Whether petitioner was guilty of violation of B.P. Blg. 22.

Ruling:

Yes, petitioner is guilty of violation of B.P. Blg. 22. Petitioner


admitted that at the time he issued the subject check, he knew that he
does not have sufficient funds in or credit with the drawee bank for
payment of such check.Yet, he proceeded to issue the same claiming that
the same would only... be shown to prospective suppliers, a defense
which is not valid.

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