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PEOPLE vs. Sabino Gementiza

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. SABINO GEMENTIZA, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 123151 | 1998-01-29

D E C I S I O N

REGALADO, J:

In a criminal complaint dated March 5, 1993 and filed with the trial court on March 12, 1993, accused-appellant Sabino Gementiza was charged with raping Rosalyn Hinampas. The complaint, subscribed by the victim's father, was docketed as Criminal Case No. 29,026-93 before Branch 12 of the Regional Trial Court of Davao City presided over by Judge Paul T. Arcangel. The felony was allegedly committed as follows:

That on or about November 13, 1992 in the City of Davao, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the accused by means of force and intimidation willfully; unlawfully and...