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ANGELITA CRUZ BENITO, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT.

ANGELITA CRUZ BENITO, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 204644 | 2015-02-11

SECOND DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N

LEONEN, J.:

Conspiracy must be proven with evidence that can convince a trial court of its existence beyond reasonable doubt. Moreover, there can be no conspiracy to commit a crime that has already been consummated.
 
This is a Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] of the Court of Appeals' Decision,[2] affirming in toto the November 17, 2009[3] Decision of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 80, Quezon City. The trial court convicted Angelita Cmz Benito of estafa, finding that she conspired with Rebecca Agbulos in misappropriating the pieces of jewelry the latter received in trust from Dorie...