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Modesto Tee
Facts:
1. The case involves an automatic review of judgment made against Tee who was
convicted for illegal possession of marijuana and sentenced to death
2. Tee contentions
a. Seized evidence was inadmissible by virtue of allegedly general search
warrant.
b. Deprived of right to speedy trial by failure of prosecution to produce
witness Abartique.
i. Failed to appear during 20 hearing dates thereby slowing down
the trial procedure.
ii. Reopening of the case
Issue:
1. W/N the search conducted at the appellant’s residence was valid. YES
2. W/N Tee was deprived of his right to a speedy trial. NO
Ratio: