G.R. No. L-105. March 27, 1947
THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. PEDRO DE LA CRUZ AND SIMPLICIO CORONEL, DEFENDANTS AND APPELLANTS.
Decisions / Signed Resolutions March 27, 1947
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ROBBERY WITH RAPE; ALIBI.—Appellants were prosecuted for
robbery with rape and found guilty by the Court of First Instance. The only
question on appeal is whether or not they were the persons who had perpetrated
the offense. The appellants were recognized by both the two offended women, they
having previously visited their house on friendly calls. Both appellants denied
having been there, and presented several witnesses—mostly relatives and
friends—to demonstrate their alibi. Held: Their alibi is weak and
unavailing in the face of positive identification by the victims.
robbery with rape and found guilty by the Court of First Instance. The only
question on appeal is whether or not they were the persons who had perpetrated
the offense. The appellants were recognized by both the two offended women, they
having previously visited their house on friendly calls. Both appellants denied
having been there, and presented several witnesses—mostly relatives and
friends—to demonstrate their alibi. Held: Their alibi is weak and
unavailing in the face of positive identification by the victims.