Title
People vs. Sorio
Case
G.R. No. L-13173
Decision Date
Nov 29, 1960
The case involves the conviction of Victoriano Sorio and his sons, Alfredo and Cesar Sorio, for the murder of Amado Sanchez. The court ruled that there was sufficient evidence to establish the existence of conspiracy between the defendants. The evidence showed that Victoriano Sorio had a motive to harm the intended victim, accompanied his sons to the scene of the crime, and urged them to pursue and stab Amado Sanchez. The court affirmed the decision of the lower court, which convicted the defendants of murder and sentenced them to life imprisonment.
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Case Digest (G.R. No. L-13173)

Facts:

  • Victoriano Sorio and his sons, Alfredo and Cesar Sorio, were convicted for the murder of Amado Sanchez and the attempted murder of Hilario Cruz.
  • The incident occurred on December 3, 1956, in Lingayen, Pangasinan.
  • The defendants, armed with deadly weapons, attempted to force their way into the office where Hilario Cruz was working.
  • They later pursued Amado Sanchez, who was aboard a bus, and stabbed him multiple times, resulting in his death.
  • Victoriano Sorio fled to another town after the incident and was subsequently arrested.

Issue:

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Ruling:

  • The court affirmed the decision of the lower court, which convicted Victoriano Sorio and his sons of murder and sentenced them to life imprisonment.
  • The court...(Unlock)

Ratio:

  • The court found that there was sufficient evidence to establish the existence of conspiracy between Victoriano Sorio and his sons.
  • The evidence showed that Victoriano Sorio had a motive to harm the intended victim, accompanied his sons to the scene of the crime, and urged t...continue reading

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