G.R. No. 5459. October 19, 1909
THE UNITED STATES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. JUAN CASPE, DEFENDANT AND APPELLANT.
Decisions / Signed Resolutions October 19, 1909 TORRES, J.:
TORRES, J.:
BRIGANDAGE; DEATH PENALTY. — From the Court of First Instance of Samar. Paredes, J.
Defendant was convicted of brigandage and sentenced to death. The record shows that defendant was the chief of a band of brigands which committed various murders, and that three of these crimes were perpetrated by him personally. Following the settled rule of this court in such cases, judgment affirmed.
Per Torres, J.
For appellant: Claudio Gabriel.
For appellee: Solicitor-General Harvey.