Facts:

• The case involves the People of the Philippine Islands as the plaintiff and appellee, and Felimon Carillo as the defendant and appellant.
• Initially heard in the Court of First Instance of Capiz.
• On October 23, 1933, the Court of First Instance rendered a decision against Felimon Carillo.
• Details of the events leading to the case are not provided in the decision summary.
• Carillo was found guilty of an offense warranting a penalty.
• Carillo appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands.
• The Supreme Court rendered its decision on August 25, 1934, after reviewing the records and submissions from both parties.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of First Instance of Capiz with a modification.
• Felimon Carillo was sentenced to pay a fine of P100.00 with subsidiary imprisonment in case of insolvency.
• Carillo was also ordered to pay the costs in both instances, amounting to P24.00.
• The tria...(Unlock)

Ratio:

• The Supreme Court found the original decision largely correct but adjusted the penalty.
• The modification to a fine of P100.00 with subsidiary imprisonment suggests a financial penalty was deemed more...continue reading