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Hermes E. Frias, Sr. vs. People of the Phil.

HERMES E. FRIAS, SR.* Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 171437 | 2007-10-04

D E C I S I O N
 

CORONA, J.:

This petition for review on certiorari[1] seeks to set aside the decision[2] of the Sandiganbayan in Criminal Case No. 26321 and its resolution[3] denying reconsideration.

Petitioner Hermes E. Frias, Sr. was charged with violation of Article 218 of the Revised Penal Code[4] under the following Information:

That on or about December 18, 1997 or sometime prior or subsequent thereto, in the municipality of Capas, province of Tarlac, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, accused HERMES E. FRIAS, SR., an accountable officer, being then the Municipal Mayor of Capas, Tarlac, after being required by the...