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    This case involves the rape of a 5-year old girl by Richard Sarcia in 1996. Sarcia was found guilty by the trial court and sentenced to Reclusion Perpetua. The CA affirmed the conviction but imposed the death penalty instead. Sarcia argued on appeal that the witnesses were not credible, their testimonies were inconsistent, there was delay in filing, and lack of proof of force. However, the CA rejected these arguments and affirmed the conviction and death penalty.

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    This case involves the rape of a 5-year old girl by Richard Sarcia in 1996. Sarcia was found guilty by the trial court and sentenced to Reclusion Perpetua. The CA affirmed the conviction but imposed the death penalty instead. Sarcia argued on appeal that the witnesses were not credible, their testimonies were inconsistent, there was delay in filing, and lack of proof of force. However, the CA rejected these arguments and affirmed the conviction and death penalty.

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    This case involves the rape of a 5-year old girl by Richard Sarcia in 1996. Sarcia was found guilty by the trial court and sentenced to Reclusion Perpetua. The CA affirmed the conviction but imposed the death penalty instead. Sarcia argued on appeal that the witnesses were not credible, their testimonies were inconsistent, there was delay in filing, and lack of proof of force. However, the CA rejected these arguments and affirmed the conviction and death penalty.

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    People v.

    Sarcia
    G.R. No. 169641 September 10, 2009
    Facts:
    This case involves the review of a decision by the Court of Appeals (CA) affirming the conviction
    of Richard O. Sarcia for the crime of rape. The crime was allegedly committed against a five-
    year-old girl named AAA in 1996. The father of AAA initially filed a complaint for acts of
    lasciviousness against Sarcia, but it was later upgraded to rape by the Office of the Provincial
    Prosecutor. Sarcia pleaded not guilty during his arraignment and a trial on the merits ensued.

    The prosecution presented testimonies from AAA, her minor cousin, her father, and Dr. Joana
    Manatlao, the Municipal Health Officer. The defense presented Sarcia himself and a court clerk.
    The trial court found Sarcia guilty of rape and sentenced him to Reclusion Perpetua, as well as
    ordered him to pay civil indemnity, moral damages, and the cost of the suit. The CA affirmed the
    conviction but modified the penalties imposed by the trial court, imposing the death penalty
    instead of Reclusion Perpetua and increasing the amount of civil indemnity and awarding
    exemplary damages.

    Issue:
    The main issues raised by Sarcia in his appeal were the credibility of the prosecution witnesses,
    the alleged inconsistencies in their testimonies, the delay in filing the case, and the lack of proof
    of force, threats, or intimidation. He also questioned the interpretation of the medical certificate,
    which stated that there was no showing of any scar or wound.

    Ruling:
    The CA, in its decision, affirmed the judgment of conviction and imposed the death penalty on
    Sarcia. The court found that the inconsistencies in the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses
    were minor and did not affect the veracity of their testimonies. The court also held that the delay
    in filing the case was not a ground for acquittal, and the prosecution was able to prove the
    elements of rape beyond reasonable doubt. The court further explained that the absence of
    scars or wounds does not negate the commission of rape, as the hymen can be perforated by
    various means.

    Ratio:
    The court found the accused guilty based on the testimonies of the victim and other witnesses,
    despite minor inconsistencies. The court also rejected the defense's arguments regarding the
    delay in filing the case and the interpretation of the medical certificate. The CA affirmed the
    conviction and imposed the death penalty.

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