People Vs Lauga
People Vs Lauga
People Vs Lauga
Short digest:
At around 10pm, appellant woke up the victim, removed his pants and slid
inside the blanket covering the victim and removed her pants and underwear.
Appellant had warned the victim not to shout for help. He proceeded to have carnal
knowledge of her daughter by threatening her with his fist and a knife. Soon after,
the victim’s brother arrived and saw her crying. Appellant claimed he scolded the
victim for staying out late. The two decided to leave the house.
The trial court convicted the accused for qualified rape. Upon appeal, the CA
affirmed with modification the ruling of the trial court. Hence this petition.
RULING: No.
HELD: Negative.