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PEOPLE vs Joey Dela Cuesta

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. JOEY DELA CUESTA y RAMOS, accused-appellant.

G.R. Nos. 138545-46 | 2002-04-16

D E C I S I O N

PUNO, J.:

Accused-appellant Joey Dela Cuesta y Ramos was charged before the Regional Trial Court of Pasay City with the crime of rape and acts of lasciviousness committed against his niece, Frances Grace Alcido. The information alleged:

"Criminal Case No. 98-0094

That on or about the 3rd day of January, 1998 in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused Joey dela Cuesta y Ramos, uncle of the victim, by means of force and intimidation employed upon the person of complainant Frances Grace Alcido, a minor, 11 years old, did then and there wilfully,...