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PEOPLE vs Reynaldo Langit

People of the Philippines vs. Reynaldo Langit

G.R. No. 134757-58 | 2000-08-04

KAPUNAN, J.:

In instances where separate trial are held for each of the accused, are the findings of the first judge who heard the case and acquitted one or more co-accused, binding on the second judge who presided over the trial of the remaining accuse? This is the primary issue sought to be resolved in the present appeal.

On 26 September 1995, and Information docketed as Criminal Case No. CR-9501109-D was filed before the Regional Trial Court of Dagupan City, Branch 41 charging accused-appellant Reynaldo Langit with the crime of Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, committed as follows:

That on or about July 23, 1995 at...