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2002-07-31 |
PER CURIAM |
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| explains the failure of a witness to a crime to immediately notify the authorities of what exactly transpired. Once such fear is overcome by a more compelling need to narrate the truth, then the witness must be welcomed by the courts to help dispense justice.[11] Also, the natural reticence of most people and their abhorrence to get involved in a criminal case are of judicial notice.[12] Vicente's delay in reporting the incident to the authorities was adequately explained. According to him, the accused threatened to kill him and were already "guarding" him after the incident. He had every reason to fear for his life considering that he was still living with | |||||