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Ferdinand A. Cruz Vs. People of the Philippines

Ferdinand A. Cruz, Petitioner, versus The people of the Philippines, Respondent.

G.R. No. 176504 | 2008-09-03

D E C I S I O N


CHICO-NAZARIO, J.:

Before Us is a Petition for Review on Certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court which assails the Decision[1] dated 27 April 2006 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 27661 which affirmed the Decision[2] and the Order[3] of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Makati City, Branch 140, finding petitioner Ferdinand A. Cruz (Ferdinand) guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Qualified Theft.

On 10 July 1997, an Information was filed before the RTC of Makati City charging Ferdinand with Qualified Theft. The accusatory portion of the Information reads:

That on or about the 25th day of...