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Lito Corpuz Vs. People of the Philippines [Concurring Opinion J. Brion]

G.R. No. 180016 - LITO CORPUZ, Petitioner, vs PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Respondent. [Concurring Opinion J. Brion]

G.R. No. 180016 | 2014-04-29

CONCURRING OPINION


BRION,J.:

 

I agree with the ponencia 's conclusion that Lito Corpuz is guilty of the crime of Estafa as the facts and the evidence sufficiently established his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.


I also support the majority's decision not to "judicially interpret" the penalties imposed under Article 217 (Malversation of Public Funds or Property), Articles 299-303 (Robbery), Articles 308-309 (Simple Theft),  Article 310 (Qualified Theft), Articles 315-318 (Estafa and other forms of Swindling), Articles 320-325 (Arson), and Articles 327-329 (Mischiefs) of  the Revised Penal...