Case Title: PO1 Crispin Ocampo vs.

People of the Philippines

G.R. No.: 194129

Date of Decision: June 15, 2015

Facts: PO1 Crispin Ocampo was charged with the crime of robbery with homicide. He
was accused of participating in a robbery wherein the victim was killed. Ocampo was
convicted by the trial court based on the prosecution's evidence.

Issue: The primary issue in this case was whether there was sufficient evidence to
support PO1 Crispin Ocampo's conviction for robbery with homicide.

Ruling: The Supreme Court affirmed PO1 Crispin Ocampo's conviction for robbery with
homicide, finding that there was sufficient evidence to establish his guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt.

Legal Principles Applied:

1. In criminal cases, the prosecution has the burden of proving the guilt of the
accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. In evaluating the evidence, the court looks at the totality of circumstances and
considers the credibility of witnesses, the consistency of their testimonies, and
the presence of corroborating evidence.
3. The court may give weight to the trial court's findings, particularly if it had the
opportunity to observe the demeanor of the witnesses during the trial.

Disposition: The Supreme Court, after reviewing the evidence and the trial court's
findings, concluded that the prosecution had established PO1 Crispin Ocampo's guilt for
the crime of robbery with homicide beyond a reasonable doubt. As a result, Ocampo's
conviction was upheld, and he was sentenced accordingly.

This case underscores the importance of a thorough evaluation of evidence in criminal

cases. In this instance, the Supreme Court found that the evidence presented by the
prosecution was convincing and sufficient to support the conviction of the accused for a
serious criminal offense.