Saturday, March 22, 2014

US v. Vaquilar, 27 Phil 88

FACTS: Evaristo Vaquilar was found guilty of killing his wife and daughter, as well as injuring other persons with a bolo. Witnesses testified that he appeared to be insane prior to the commission of the crime. Alleged evidence of defendant’s insanity was shown when his eyes were very big and red and he looked like crazy.

ISSUE: W/N Vaquilar is suffering from insanity during the commission of the crime


HELD: Evidence was insufficient. Being crazy is not equal to being insane.

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