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PEOPLE vs Dionisio Lozano

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. DIONISIO LOZANO, accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 126149 | 2001-12-07

D E C I S I O N

YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.:

Accused-appellant was charged with rape of his twelve-year old neighbor in the early morning of August 29, 1993. The Information filed against him reads:

That on or about the 29th day of August 1993, in the municipality of Tagudin, province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, did then and there wilfully, unlawfully and feloniously have carnal knowledge of one Cynthia L. Lardizabal, a twelve (12) year old girl, by means of force and intimidation and against the latter's will and consent.

Contrary to law.[1]

Upon arraignment,...