Criminal Law

Ty vs. People G.R. No. 149275, September 27, 2004 B.P. 22, Exempting Circumstance of Uncontrollable Fear, Justifying Circumstance of State of Necessity

FACTS: Ty’s mother was confined in Manila Doctor’s Hospital to which a medical bill amounting to 600,000 pesos was made to be paid to TY, after signing a contract of responsibility with the hospital. Ty, issued 7 checks to cover the said expenses, all of which were dishonored for being drawn against a closed a… Read More Ty vs. People G.R. No. 149275, September 27, 2004 B.P. 22, Exempting Circumstance of Uncontrollable Fear, Justifying Circumstance of State of Necessity

Criminal Law

Ladonga vs. People of the Philippines G.R. No. 141066, Feb. 17, 2005 BP 22

FACTS:  Evangelina and Adronico Ladonga and spouse, conspiring and knowing fully well that they did not have sufficient funds deposited with the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), drew and issue UCPB Check No. 284743 postdated July 7, 1990 in the amount of P9,075.55), payable to Alfredo Oculam, and thereafter, without informing the latter that they… Read More Ladonga vs. People of the Philippines G.R. No. 141066, Feb. 17, 2005 BP 22