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PEOPLE vs Jesus Torio

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, appellee, vs. JESUS TORIO, appellant.

G.R. No. 122109 | 2003-06-25

D E C I S I O N

AZCUNA, J.:

For review is the decision[1] of the Regional Trial Court of Pangasinan, Branch 38, in Criminal Cases Nos. L-5188 and L-5189, finding herein appellant, Jesus Torio, alias "Tigno," guilty of murder and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

On October 25, 1994, two (2) informations against appellant were filed:

Criminal Case No. L-5188

That on or about the 12th day of August 1994 in the evening, in barangay Bolaoen, municipality of Bugallon, province of Pangasinan, Philippines and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused armed with a long firearm, with intent to kill...