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PEOPLE Vs. Generoso E. Sujetado

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. GENEROSO SUJETADO y ESMELLARIN, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 103967 | 1993-04-07

D E C I S I O N


CAMPOS, JR., J.:

The accused Generoso Sujetado y Esmellarin stands charged of the crime of Rape allegedly committed as follows:

"That on or about the 21st day of March, 1988, in the City of Bacolod, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the herein accused, by means of force, violence and intimidation did, then and there willfully, unlawfully and feloniously have carnal knowledge with the undersigned complainant, a minor below twelve (12) years of age, against the latter's will.

Act contrary to law." 1

Upon arraignment, accused-appellant pleaded not guilty. After trial on the merits, the...