If a person is found in possession of stolen goods after the commission of the crime, that person is called upon to give an explanation for his possession. (
People vs. dela Cruz, G.R. No. 125936, 23 February 2000, 326 SCRA 324)
PROJECT JURISPRUDENCE: However, are we not forgetting the provision under our property law that the possessor shall be respected in his possession and shall not be compelled to show title there to?
