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People vs. Venzon, et al

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. RODOLFO VENZON, defendant-appellant, Attorney ENRIQUE A. DE LA CRUZ, respondent.

G.R. Nos. L-38076-80 | 1975-08-29

R E S O L U T I O N

FERNANDO, J:

Even at this late date, notwithstanding the several occasions where this Court was left with no choice but to impose disciplinary sanction, some members of the bar unfortunately are still remiss in the fulfillment of their responsibilities, or at the very least, in informing this Court of circumstances which, if not justifying, will at the very least explain their liability to do so. Respondent Enrique A. de la Cruz belongs to such category. As counsel de parte for accused Rodolfo Venzon, he failed to file appellant's brief within the period which expired on December 22, 1974. As a consequence, there was...