Criminal Law

PEOPLE v. TEODORO G.R. No. 175876 February 20, 2013 Recantation by the Victim in Statutory Rape

FACTS: Tomas Teodoro was convicted for two counts of rape in which the victim, AAA, was the 8-year old daughter of BBB, his common-law wife. The Regional Trial Court had pronounced Teodoro guilty of two counts of statutory rape on December 10, 2001, and condignly meted him the penalty of reclusion perpetua for each count.… Read More PEOPLE v. TEODORO G.R. No. 175876 February 20, 2013 Recantation by the Victim in Statutory Rape

Criminal Law, Remedial Law

PEOPLE v. LAYAG G.R. No. 214875, October 17, 2016 J. Perlas-Bernabe Doctrine of Immutability of Judgment, How Criminal Liability is totally Extinguished

FACTS: The Court adopted in toto the Decision dated January 29, 2014 of the CA, the pertinent portion of which reads: WHEREFORE, the Court ADOPTS the findings of fact and conclusions of law in the January 29, 2014 Decision of the CA in CA-G.R. [CR-H.C.] No. 05383 and AFFIRMS said Decision finding accused­ appellant Ariel… Read More PEOPLE v. LAYAG G.R. No. 214875, October 17, 2016 J. Perlas-Bernabe Doctrine of Immutability of Judgment, How Criminal Liability is totally Extinguished

Criminal Law

PEOPLE v. DELOCIEMBRE G.R. No. 226485 June 6, 2018 Sec. 21, Article II, R.A. 9165, Chain of Custody, Acquitted

FACTS: An Information was filed, charging accused-appellants of the crime of Illegal Sale of Dangerous Drugs. The prosecution alleged that a buy-bust team was organized to conduct an entrapment operation against Bernie, alias “Axe,” who was reportedly “operating” within the area of Quezon City. The buy-bust team, together with the informant, proceeded to the target… Read More PEOPLE v. DELOCIEMBRE G.R. No. 226485 June 6, 2018 Sec. 21, Article II, R.A. 9165, Chain of Custody, Acquitted

Criminal Law

PEOPLE v. MAMA G.R. No. 237204, October 01, 2018 RA 9165, Three Witnesses Rule J. Perlas-Bernabe

FACTS: This case stemmed from two Informations filed before the RTC charging Mama with violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of RA 9165. Taguig city PNP received a tip of a high-volume drug trade of a certain “RJ” – later identified as Mama – in Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa. After verification of said tip,… Read More PEOPLE v. MAMA G.R. No. 237204, October 01, 2018 RA 9165, Three Witnesses Rule J. Perlas-Bernabe

Criminal Law

PEOPLE v. BRICERO G.R. No. 218428, November 07, 2018 R.A. No. 9165, Buy-bust Operation

FACTS: PNB/Supt. Nilo Pagtalunan, acting on a report from a confidential informant about the illegal drug activities of Bricero, formed a team for the conduct of a buy-bust operation. Prosecution witness PO1 Reyes was designated as the poseur-buyer. The team proceeded to the target area located at Ilagan Street, Brgy. Paltok, Quezon City. PO1 Reyes… Read More PEOPLE v. BRICERO G.R. No. 218428, November 07, 2018 R.A. No. 9165, Buy-bust Operation

Criminal Law, Remedial Law

PHILIPPINE RABBIT BUS LINES vs. PEOPLE G.R. No. 147703 April 14, 2004 Subsidiary Liability, Appeal in Criminal Cases

FACTS: Accused Napoleon Roman was found guilty and convicted of the crime of reckless imprudence resulting to triple homicide, multiple physical injuries and damage to property. The accused had jumped bail and remained at-large. Section 8, Rule 124 of the Rules of Court authorizes the dismissal of appeal when appellant jumps bail. Since the notice… Read More PHILIPPINE RABBIT BUS LINES vs. PEOPLE G.R. No. 147703 April 14, 2004 Subsidiary Liability, Appeal in Criminal Cases

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law

JASON IVLER v. MODESTO-SAN PEDRO G.R. No. 172716 November 17, 2010, Double Jeorpardy, Reckless Imprudence

FACTS: Petitioner Jason Ivler was charged before the MeTC, with two separate offenses: (1) Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Slight Physical Injuries (Criminal Case No. 82367) for injuries sustained by Evangeline Ponce; and (2) Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide and Damage to Property (Criminal Case No. 82366) for the death of Ponce’s husband Nestor and damage… Read More JASON IVLER v. MODESTO-SAN PEDRO G.R. No. 172716 November 17, 2010, Double Jeorpardy, Reckless Imprudence

Criminal Law

People v. Melchor Brita G.R. No. 191260 November 24, 2014 R.A. 9165, Presumption of Regularity, Defense of Frame up

  FACTS: A Buy-bust team went to the house of appellant who thereupon came out of his house and approached them. After having been introduced by the informant to the appellant as a potential buyer of shabu worth ₱500.00, PO2 Tejero gave appellant the marked money. In return, appellant took from his right pocket a… Read More People v. Melchor Brita G.R. No. 191260 November 24, 2014 R.A. 9165, Presumption of Regularity, Defense of Frame up

Criminal Law

PEOPLE v. HENRY GO G.R. No. 168539 March 25, 2014 Corrupt practices of public officers, R.A. 3019, Conspiracy

FACTS: Before the Court is a petition for review on certiorari assailing the Resolution of the Third Division of the Sandiganbayan (SB) dated June 2, 2005 which quashed the Information filed against herein respondent for alleged violation of Section 3 (g) of Republic Act No. 3019 (R.A. 3019), otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt… Read More PEOPLE v. HENRY GO G.R. No. 168539 March 25, 2014 Corrupt practices of public officers, R.A. 3019, Conspiracy