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Gonzalo A. Araneta vs. People

Gonzalo A. Araneta, Petitioner, versus People of the Philippines, Respondent.

G.R. No. 174205 | 2008-06-27

D E C I S I O N

CHICO-NAZARIO, J.:

This petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assails the Decision[1] of the Court of Appeals dated 15 February 2005, which affirmed the Decision[2] of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Dumaguete City, Branch 41, finding petitioner Gonzalo Araneta y Alabastro guilty of violating Section 10(a), Article VI of Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act," as amended.

On 12 October 1999, petitioner was charged before the RTC with violation of Section 10(a), Article VI of Republic Act...