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[2/2] Celestino Marturillas Vs. People of the Philippines

[2/2] Celestino Marturillas Vs. People of the Philippines

G.R. No. 163217 | 2006-04-18

The Court's Ruling
The Petition is unmeritorious.

First Main Issue:

Credibility of the Prosecution Evidence

According to petitioner, the charge of homicide should be dismissed, because the inherent weakness of the prosecution's case against him was revealed by the evidence presented. He submits that any doubt as to who really perpetrated the crime should be resolved in his favor.

We do not agree. This Court has judiciously reviewed the findings and records of this case and finds no reversible error in the CA's ruling affirming petitioner's conviction for homicide.

Basic is the rule that this Court accords great weight and a high...