G.R. No. L-36987-88 - People vs. Catacutan y Taruc

People vs. Catacutan y Taruc

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Title Supreme Court: People vs. Catacutan y Taruc

Case: G.R. No. L-36987-88

Decision Date: Sep 28, 1984

A 1971 ambush during a Tondo procession led to Ligaya Santos' death and Renato Licup's injury. Catacutan, convicted of murder and attempted murder, claimed self-defense, but the court upheld his guilt, citing treachery and recidivism. Penalties were modified, with death reduced to life imprisonment.

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