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G.R. No. L-4346 February 29, 1908
UNITED STATES vs. MARIANO PESCADOR -->

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G.R. No. L-4346 February 29, 1908

THE UNITED STATES,Plaintiff-Appellee, vs. MARIANO PESCADOR,Defendant-Appellant.

Arcadio del Rosario for appellant.
Attorney-General Araneta for appellee.

WILLARD, J. :chanrobles virtual law library

That a fight took place between Mariano Pescador, the defendant, and Brigido Ribad, a municipal policeman is undisputed. The only question is, Who commenced the fight?chanrobles virtual law library

After an examination of the evidence we agree with the Attorney-General that it is not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was the aggressor. If the policeman attacked him he was justified in defending himself, and such defense can not constitute the crime of atentado contra los agentes de la autoridad, defined in article 249 of the Penal Code.chanroblesvirtualawlibrary chanrobles virtual law library

The judgment of the court below is reversed ant the defendant is acquitted, with the costs of both instances de oficio. So ordered.chanroblesvirtualawlibrary chanrobles virtual law library

Arellano, C.J., Torres, Mapa, Johnson, Carson, and Tracey, JJ., concur.



























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