Case Digest (G.R. No. L-3161)
Facts:
- Defendants: Juan Gonzalez, Juan Fermo, and Zacarias Talento.
- Charged with lesiones (physical injuries) in the Court of First Instance of Ambos Camarines.
- Incident date: December 12, 1905, in Capalonga.
- Juan Gonzalez confronted Carlos Calero and his five companions, requesting a private conversation about a recent election.
- An altercation occurred, leading Gonzalez to strike Calero with a cane.
- Other defendants joined in the assault, using canes and other instruments, causing multiple wounds to Calero.
- Testimony from Dr. Narciso San Agustin indicated Calero needed eight to ten days of medical attention.
- Calero testified he resumed normal activities after three days, being incapacitated only on December 13, 14, and 15.
- The lower court found the defendants guilty under Article 418 of the Penal Code, considering the aggravating circumstance of superiority.
- Sentenced to four months and one day of arresto mayor and a joint indemnity of 6 pesos to Calero.
- Defendants appealed; two co-defendants did not.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The court ruled that the defendants should be punished under Article 587 of the Penal Code, which is more appropriate for the case.
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Ratio:
- The court assessed the evidence, finding Calero's testimony more credible than that of Dr. San Agustin regarding the injury duration.
- Calero's ability to return to normal activities after three days indicated the injuries did not incapacitate him for more than seven days, making Article 587 applicable.
- Article 587 prescribes a lesser penalty of arresto menor for injuries causing incapacity for one to seven days.
- The court ackn...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-3161)
Facts:
The case involves the defendants Juan Gonzalez, Juan Fermo, and Zacarias Talento, who were charged with the crime of lesiones (physical injuries) in the Court of First Instance of the Province of Ambos Camarines. The incident occurred on the night of December 12, 1905, in the pueblo of Capalonga. During this time, Juan Gonzalez encountered Carlos Calero and his five companions while walking through the streets. Gonzalez requested Calero to step aside for a private conversation regarding a recent election. However, an altercation ensued, leading Gonzalez to strike Calero with his cane. Subsequently, the other defendants joined Gonzalez, and together they assaulted Calero with canes and other instruments, inflicting several wounds on him.
During the trial, Narciso San Agustin, a doctor, testified about the nature of Calero's injuries, suggesting that he would require eight to ten days of medical attention for healing. In contrast, Calero himself testified that he was able to resume his normal activities after three days, indicating that he was only incapacitated for the 13th, 14th, and 15th of December. The lower court found the defendants guilty under Article 418 of the Penal Code, considering the aggravating circumstance of superiority, and sentenced them to four months and one day of arresto mayor, along w...