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Espano vs. Court of Appeals
Espano vs. Court of Appeals
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G.R. No. 120431. April 1, 1998.
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* THIRD DIVISION.
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ROMERO, J.:
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3 Ibid., p. 7.
4 Id., p. 16.
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“We find that the prosecution had satisfactorily proved its case
against appellants. There is no compelling reason for us to
overturn the finding of the trial court that the testimony of Sgt.
Gamboa, the lone witness for the prosecution, was
straightforward, spontaneous and convincing. The testimony of a
sole witness, if credible and positive and satisfies
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the court beyond
reasonable doubt, is sufficient to convict.”
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in evidence.
The 1987 Constitution guarantees freedom against
unreasonable searches and seizures under Article III,
Section 2 which provides:
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can hardly be said that the inner portion of his house was within
his reach or control.”
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which is two (2) years, four (4) months and one (1) day to
four (4) years and two (2) months, while the minimum shall
be taken from the penalty next lower in degree, which is
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one (1) month and one (1) day to six (6) months of arresto
mayor.
WHEREFORE, the instant petition is hereby DENIED.
The decision of the Court of Appeals in C.A.-G.R. CR No.
13976 dated January 16, 1995 is AFFIRMED with the
MODIFICATION that petitioner Rodolfo Espano is
sentenced to suffer an indeterminate penalty of TWO (2)
months and ONE (1) day of arresto mayor, as minimum to
TWO (2) years, FOUR (4) months and ONE (1) day of
prision correccional, as maximum.
SO ORDERED.
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