Ignacio v. People

Summary

This criminal case involved Ruben Ignacio's conviction for rape by sexual assault under the Revised Penal Code. The Regional Trial Court initially found him guilty, which was affirmed by the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR No. 39638. The Court of Appeals sentenced him to 6 years to 10 years imprisonment and ordered payment of P30,000.00 each for civil indemnity, moral damages, and exemplary damages. Ignacio petitioned the Supreme Court but filed beyond the requested extension period. The Supreme Court denied his petition, finding he failed to demonstrate that the uniform factual findings of the lower courts should be overturned, and affirmed the conviction with 6% annual interest on damages.