Acharon v. People G.R. No. 224946, November 09, 2021, Mens Rea, Actus Reus, R.A. 9262, Constitutional Rights of the Accused

FACTS: Petitioner Christian Acharon was charged for violation of Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. (R.A.) 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (VAWC Law) for allegedly causing mental or emotional anguish, public ridicule or humiliation to his wife AAA, by denying financial support to the said complainant. Christian pleaded not guilty… Read More Acharon v. People G.R. No. 224946, November 09, 2021, Mens Rea, Actus Reus, R.A. 9262, Constitutional Rights of the Accused

Puguon v. People G.R. No. 257683, October 21, 2024 Scatter-shot Warrants, Validity of Search Warrants, Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, Admissibility of Evidence

FACTS: Search Warrant No. 0015-2019 was issued by the RTC against petitioner Jimmy B. Puguon, Jr. upon the finding that there are good and sufficient reasons to believe that Puguon has in his direct possession and control one (1) M16 riffle [sic]; one (1) cal. 45 pistol; one (1) cal. 38 revolver; 2 handgrenades [sic]… Read More Puguon v. People G.R. No. 257683, October 21, 2024 Scatter-shot Warrants, Validity of Search Warrants, Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, Admissibility of Evidence

FACTS: Petitioner Diosdado Sama y Hinupas, et al. were charged for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 705 as amended, for allegedly conspiring in cutting a Dita tree with the use of unregistered power chainsaw. On arraignment, all accused pleaded not guilty. On the part of the defense, witness Barangay Captain Aceveda testified that on March… Read More Sama Hinupas vs. People, G.R. No. 224469, January 5, 2021, Malum in se, Malum Prohibitum, Evidence Beyond Reasonable Doubt