People v. Cunanan

Summary

This is a Supreme Court resolution affirming the Court of Appeals decision convicting Edwin Cunanan of rape under Article 266-A, paragraph 1(a) of the Revised Penal Code. The Supreme Court found no reversible error in the CA's judgment and adopted its findings of fact and conclusions of law. The conviction and penalty of reclusion perpetua were affirmed, with a modification adding six percent (6%) per annum interest on civil indemnity and damages from finality until full payment. The case demonstrates the appellate review process in criminal cases and the Supreme Court's standard for reversing lower court decisions in criminal matters.