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People vs. Jose Go, et al.

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES Petitioner, vs. JOSE C. GO, IDA C. DELA ROSA, and FELECITAS D. NECOMEDEs, Respondents,

G.R. No. 191015 | 2014-08-06

SECOND DIVISION
DECISION 

DEL CASTILLO, J.:  
 
The power of courts to grant demurrer in criminal cases should be  exercised with great caution, because not only the rights of the accused - but those  of the offended party and the public interest as well - are involved. Once granted,  the accused is acquitted and the offended party may be left with no recourse.   Thus, in the resolution of demurrers, judges must act with utmost circumspection  and must engage in intelligent deliberation and reflection, drawing on their  experience, the law and jurisprudence, and delicately evaluating the...