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Lydio Alvero vs. People of the Phil.

LYDIO ALVERO, Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 145209 | 2006-06-08

FIRST DIVISION

D E C I S I O N


CHICO-NAZARIO, J.

Before trial, an accused has the right to remain silent. During trial, an accused has the right not to be compelled to be a witness against himself. An accused who waives these rights by speaking to the police or testifying in court cannot complain that his statements were used to convict him. 

This is an appeal by certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court from the Decision [1] of the Court of Appeals dated 15 March 2000 affirming the Regional Trial Court's (RTC) judgment of conviction, and the 23 August 2000 Resolution [2] denying petitioner's motion for reconsideration of...