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Efren S. Almuete Vs. People of the Philippines

EFREN S. ALMUETE, Petitioner, vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 179611 | 2013-03-12

 
EN BANC
 

D E C I S I O N

DEL CASTILLO, J.:

Section 6,1 Rule 120 of the 1985 Rules on Criminal Procedure allows promulgation of judgment in absentia and gives the accused a period of fifteen (15) days from notice to him or his counsel within which to appeal; otherwise, the decision becomes final.2

This Petition for Review on Certiorari3 under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assails the May 4, 2007 Resolution4and the September 4, 2007 Resolution5 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 98502.

 

Factual Antecedents

This case is an offshoot of People v. Court of Appeals,6 docketed as G.R. No. 144332 and...