People vs Solomon, 36 Phil 5
Criminal Case Digest:
Digested Cases
Facts:
Accordingly, Solomon Villanueva was charged with
two (2) separate crimes of rape, one which occurred "sometime in September
1990," while the other, for the attack "on or about June 14,
1992." The two (2) cases were consolidated and tried jointly.
Issue:
Whether or not the commission of the crime should be charged separately?
Held:
On 22 January 1993 the
Regional Trial Court of Manila,5 disregarded
the alibi of Solomon Villanueva, found him guilty of rape on two (2) counts,
sentenced him in each to reclusion perpetua, and ordered him to
indemnify his daughter Lea in the amount of P50,000.00 as moral damages in both
cases.