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Rosie Quidet Vs. People of the Philippines

Rosie Quidet, Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent

G.R. No. 170289 | 2010-04-08

D E C I S I O N


DEL CASTILLO, J.:

Conspiracy must be proved as clearly and convincingly as the commission of the offense itself for it is a facile device by which an accused may be ensnared and kept within the penal fold. In case of reasonable doubt as to its existence, the balance tips in favor of the milder form of criminal liability as what is at stake is the accused's liberty. We apply these principles in this case.

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