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Lorenzo S. Mendiola Vs. People Of The Phil., Et Al.

LORENZO S. MENDIOLA, petitioner, vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES and HON. SANDIGANBAYAN, respondents.

G.R. Nos. 89983-84 | 1992-03-06

D E C I S I O N


FELICIANO, J.:

Petitioner was convicted by the Sandiganbayan in two (2) criminal cases for violation of Sections 3(j) and 3(e) of R.A. No. 3019, as amended, known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. He was sentenced to two (2) penalties, each of imprisonment ranging from six (6) years and one (1) month as minimum to ten (10) years as maximum and perpetual disqualification from public office.

Petitioner was charged in two (2) separate informations. The first information, for violation of Section 3(j) of R.A. No. 3019, as amended, read as follows:

"That on or about May 20, 1988 in Angono, Rizal, Philippines and...