PP Vs Solomon

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People vs Solomon, 36 Phil 5

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.

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