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2011-02-16 |
VELASCO JR., J. |
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| In the instant case, the ascertained facts of the shooting to death of Estrella with treachery established beyond reasonable doubt the commission of the crime of murder. Tomas, Sr.'s guilt has been proved beyond reasonable doubt. To be equally guilty for murder, it must be shown that Doctor and Gatchalian conspired with Tomas, Sr., for in a conspiracy, every act of one of the conspirators in furtherance of a common design or purpose of such a conspiracy is the act of all.[43] From the clear testimony of Angelita and Liezl, it has been duly established that Doctor's contemporaneous act was made in furtherance of the common purpose of killing Estrella and ensuring impunity from the act. Indeed, Doctor's cooperation in the shooting of Estrella ensured its accomplishment and their successful escape from the crime scene. Doctor is, thus, equally guilty and liable for the murder of Estrella on account of conspiracy. | |||||
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2010-04-23 |
VELASCO JR., J. |
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| In the case at bar, the ascertained facts of the kidnapping and the proven demand for ransom of PhP 4M established beyond reasonable doubt the commission of the crime of kidnapping for ransom. Monico's guilt has been proven beyond reasonable doubt. As co-accused and co-conspirators of Monico, Asuncion and Juanito are equally guilty, for in a conspiracy, every act of one of the conspirators in furtherance of a common design or purpose of such a conspiracy is the act of all.[25] | |||||
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2008-02-18 |
VELASCO JR., J. |
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| In this case, the ascertained facts abovementioned and the encashment of the contract payment check obtained through the falsified certificate of inspection prove the commission of the crime. Wandag's guilt has been proven with moral certainty. As co-conspirators of Wandag, petitioners are equally guilty, for in a conspiracy, every act of one of the conspirators in furtherance of a common design or purpose of such a conspiracy is the act of all.[29] | |||||
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2001-02-28 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Indeed, this Court has consistently held that testimonies of rape victims who are young and of tender age are credible. The revelation of a young child whose chastity was violated deserves full credence.[37] In the case at bar, the victim, a poor elementary school student, steadfastly maintained that she was taken advantage of by her mother's common-law husband. In a crime of rape which is usually committed without any witnesses thereto, the culpability of the offender almost invariably hinges on the story of the complainant.[38] Consequently, when the victim says that she has been raped, she says in effect all that is necessary to show that rape has been committed and if her testimony meets the test of credibility, the accused may be convicted on the basis thereof.[39] Liza Hinto's testimony meets this test. | |||||
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2001-02-28 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Indeed, this Court has consistently held that testimonies of rape victims who are young and of tender age are credible. The revelation of a young child whose chastity was violated deserves full credence.[37] In the case at bar, the victim, a poor elementary school student, steadfastly maintained that she was taken advantage of by her mother's common-law husband. In a crime of rape which is usually committed without any witnesses thereto, the culpability of the offender almost invariably hinges on the story of the complainant.[38] Consequently, when the victim says that she has been raped, she says in effect all that is necessary to show that rape has been committed and if her testimony meets the test of credibility, the accused may be convicted on the basis thereof.[39] Liza Hinto's testimony meets this test. | |||||