G.R. No. L-12625; August 11, 1917
THE UNITED STATES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. LEONCIO SANCHEZ or YORDAN, defendant-appellant.

FACTS:
The defendant-appellant, Leoncio Sanchez (also known as Yordan), was charged with operating a motor vehicle without having procured the required chauffeur’s license, in violation of Act No. 2587 . It was admitted that he was operating an automobile at the time and place specified in the complaint. The prosecution established beyond question that he did not possess a license to operate motor vehicles.

ISSUE:
Whether the defendant-appellant is guilty of violating paragraph 8 of Article 14 of Act No. 2587 for operating a motor vehicle without a license.

RULING:
The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court’s decision, holding the defendant-appellant guilty as charged. The Court noted that paragraph 3 of Article 14 of Act No. 2587 requires the licensing of chauffeurs, and paragraph 8 penalizes any person who operates a motor vehicle without having procured such a license. Since the defendant admitted to operating the vehicle and the lack of a license was proven beyond question, the penalty under the law was properly imposed. The penalty for the offense is a fine of not less than ₱25 nor more than ₱200 for each offense; if the vehicle is operated for hire, the penalty may also include imprisonment of not less than ten days nor more than thirty days, or both fine and imprisonment, at the court’s discretion. Costs were awarded against the appellant.

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