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Arson Case: De Leon Sentenced to Reclusion Perpetua by Luis Lopez is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes a Supreme Court case, People v. De Leon. It discusses how the appellants were found guilty of arson for burning down an inhabited hut based on eyewitness testimony. The Court of Appeals and Supreme Court both affirmed the conviction and modified the penalty to reclusion perpetua, considering it was committed by a syndicate of 3 or more people. Compensation of ₱22,000 for damages was also upheld.

Author

Luis Lopez

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EN