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Lecaroz, Mayor Francisco vs. Sandiganbayan

MAYOR FRANCISCO LECAROZ, petitioner, vs. SANDIGANBAYAN, respondent.

G.R. No. L-56384 | 1984-03-22

D E C I S I O N


RELOVA, J.:

On October 21, 1980, petitioner was charged with the crime of grave coercion in an information filed before the respondent court, which reads:

"That on or about July 2, 1979, in the municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Marinduque, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, a public officer, being then the mayor of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque, taking advantage of his public position and which offense was committed in relation to his office, did then and there, wilfully, unlawfully and feloniously take over the operation and control of the gasoline station owned by...