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2014-08-20 |
MENDOZA, J. |
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| The elements of Kidnapping For Ransom under Article 267 of the RPC, as amended by R.A. No. 7659, are as follows: (a) intent on the part of the accused to deprive the victim of his liberty; (b) actual deprivation of the victim of his liberty; and (c) motive of the accused, which is extorting ransom for the release of the victim.[24] | |||||
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2013-11-27 |
LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J. |
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| Conspiracy exists when two or more persons come to an agreement concerning the commission of a felony and decide to commit it.[32] While it is mandatory to prove it by competent evidence, direct proof is not essential to show conspiracy it may be deduced from the mode, method, and manner by which the offense was perpetrated, or inferred from the acts of the accused themselves when such acts point to a joint purpose and design, concerted action and community of interest.[33] On this point, accused-appellant Niegas argues that mere driving and allowing other men to board their vehicle are not sufficient to establish conspiracy.[34] The records, however, reveal otherwise. Accused-appellant Niegas's acts unequivocally show that he was complicit in the joint purpose and design of the kidnapping of Fernandez and James: 1. Instead of driving Fernandez and James home, accused-appellant Niegas kept on driving and only stopped to allow an unknown man to board the vehicle. He later let several other men to board; | |||||
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2012-03-20 |
PERALTA, J. |
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| Another strong indication of Lolito Aquino's and Renato Ramos' guilt is the fact that they escaped from detention while the case was pending with the trial court. Renato Ramos escaped from prison on December 20, 1994,[31] while Lolito Aquino escaped on May 5, 1996.[32] It has been repeatedly held that flight betrays a desire to evade responsibility and is, therefore, a strong indication of guilt.[33] Thus, this Court finds no reason to overturn their conviction. | |||||