People vs. Pagal, G.R. No. 241257, September 29, 2020

Facts: During his arraignment on August 20, 2009, accused-appellant pleaded “guilty” to the crime charged. The RTC found the plea to be voluntary and with full understanding of its consequences. Thus, it directed the prosecution to present evidence to prove the guilt of accused-appellant and to determine the exact degree of his culpability in accordanceContinue reading “People vs. Pagal, G.R. No. 241257, September 29, 2020”

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES  vs. JERRY SAPLA Y GUERRERO, G.R. No. 244045, June 16, 2020

Facts: On 10 January 2014, at around 11:30 in the morning, an officer on duty at the RPSB office received a phone call from a concerned citizen, who informed the said office that a certain male individual [would] be transpiring marijuana from Kalinga and into the Province of Isabela. The information to their deputy commander,Continue reading “PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES  vs. JERRY SAPLA Y GUERRERO, G.R. No. 244045, June 16, 2020”

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. BRENDO P. PAGAL, G.R. No. 241257, September 29, 2020

Facts: Petitioner during his arraignment on August 20, 2009, accused-appellant pleaded “guilty” to the crime charged. The RTC found the plea to be voluntary and with full understanding of its consequences. Thus, it directed the prosecution to present evidence to prove the guilt of accused-appellant and to determine the exact degree of his culpability inContinue reading “PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. BRENDO P. PAGAL, G.R. No. 241257, September 29, 2020”

Jaime J. Araza vs. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 247429, September 08, 2020

Facts: Complainant testified that she and Accused were married on October 5, 1989 at Malate Catholic Church. She had no marital issues with Accused until he went to Zamboanga City for their networking business. Accused was formerly working as an Overseas Filipino Worker but decided to stop in 1993 to join complainant in her business.Continue reading “Jaime J. Araza vs. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 247429, September 08, 2020”