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SPO2 Lito T. Nacnac vs. People of the Philippines

SPO2 LOLITO T. NACNAC, Petitioner,vs.PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 191913 | 2012-03-21

THIRD DIVISION


D E C I S I O N

 

VELASCO, JR., J.:

 

 

Every circumstance favoring the accused’s innocence must be duly taken into account. The proof against the accused must survive the test of reason. Strongest suspicion must not be permitted to sway judgment. The conscience must be satisfied that on the accused could be laid the responsibility for the offense charged. If the prosecution fails to discharge the burden, then it is not only the accused’s right to be freed; it is, even more, the court’s constitutional duty to acquit him.[1]

 

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