Mance v. People

Summary

The Supreme Court denied Russel Malpica Mance's petition for review on certiorari, affirming his conviction for robbery under Article 293 of the Revised Penal Code. Mance was convicted along with co-accused Cristobal Daniel Adana for stealing P500.00. The Court established conspiracy through Mance's role as lookout, his receipt of the stolen money, and his provision of the getaway vehicle. The Court emphasized that conspirators need not participate in every detail of the crime's execution, as each may perform different tasks toward a common criminal objective. Once conspiracy is proven, all participants become principals. Mance was sentenced to an indeterminate penalty of four months and one day of arresto mayor to six years, one month, and eleven days of prision mayor, plus restitution and moral damages.