Case Digest (G. R. No. 39222)
Facts:
- The case G.R. No. 39222 involves the People of the Philippine Islands as the plaintiff and Serafin Sahagun as the defendant.
- The events occurred in Pampanga, where the Court of First Instance issued a decision on February 10, 1933.
- Serafin Sahagun was found guilty of a crime, resulting in a sentence of six months to six years of imprisonment.
- The court also ordered Sahagun to pay costs of P24.00, to be collected through summary proceedings.
- The decision was appealed, and the higher court affirmed the lower court's ruling on May 26, 1934.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court affirmed the order of the Court of First Instance of Pampanga dated February 10, 1933.
- The court upheld Serafin Sahagun's conviction and conf...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Supreme Court conducted a thorough review of the trial evidence and found the lower court's assessment of facts to be justifiable.
- The penalty was deemed appropriate for the nature of the crime and aligned with the Revised Penal Code.
- The...continue reading
Case Digest (G. R. No. 39222)
Facts:
The case G.R. No. 39222 involves the People of the Philippine Islands as the plaintiff and appellee against Serafin Sahagun, the defendant and appellant. The events leading to this case transpired in Pampanga, where the Court of First Instance rendered a decision on February 10, 1933. The case was subsequently appealed to a higher court. The trial court found Serafin Sahagun guilty of a crime, leading to a sentence that included a penalty ranging from six months of arresto mayor to six years of prision correccional. Additionally, the court ordered Sahagun to pay costs amounting to P24.00, which the trial judge was instructed to collect through summary proceedings. The appeal was submitted for decision, and after careful consideration, the higher court affirmed the lower court's ruling on May 26, 1934.
Issue:
- Was the decision of the Court of First Instance of Pampanga justifiable based on the...