Case Digest: People vs. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 171272, June 7, 2007
Torts and Damages | Damages Recit Ver: Leoson dela Cruz was found guilty of murder of Atty. Juliana Ricalde and frustrated murder of Atty. Pelagio T. Ricalde . Dela Cruz entered Cinco Hermanos Subdivision using an I.D. under the name Allan B. Reyes. At the Ricalde residence, dela Cruz claimed Pelagio had instructed him to come for a job recommendation. While initially discussing the recommendation, dela Cruz suddenly attacked Pelagio with a knif e, repeatedly stabbing him. After stabbing Pelagio, dela Cruz also attacked Juliana with a letter opener , inflicting multiple stab wounds, including fatal injuries to her back. RTC: Murder : Guilty of murder qualified by treachery with aggravating circumstance of dwelling . Penalty: Death by lethal injection. Damages: Civil indemnity : ₱50,000.00. Moral damages : ₱200,000.00. Exemplary damages : ₱200,000.00. Frustrated Murder : Guilty of frustrated murder qualified by treachery with aggravating circumstance of dwelling . Penalty: Reclus...