Back

Flores, et al. vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

FRANCISCO FLORES and FRANCISCO ANGEL, petitioners, vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, respondent.

G.R. No. L-25769 | 1974-12-10

D E C I S I O N

FERNANDO, J:

A plea based on the constitutional right to a speedy trial 1 led this Court to act affirmatively on a certiorari proceeding for the dismissal of a case then pending in the Court of Appeals. Considering the length of time that had elapsed, it is readily discernible why an inquiry into the matter is well-nigh unavoidable. The accusation for robbery against petitioners Francisco Flores and Francisco Angel was filed as far back as December 31, 1951. The decision rendered on November 29, 1955 found them guilty of the crime charged. The notice of appeal was filed on December 8, 1955. 2 For a period of three years,...