Arnel B. Legaspi v. People · G.R. 262542

Petitioner: Arnel B. Legaspi
Respondent: People
Citation: G.R. No. 262542
Court: Supreme Court
Division: Third Division
Decided: January 11, 2023

Summary

Arnel B. Legaspi was convicted of violating Section 5(h)(5) of RA 9262 for harassment causing substantial emotional or psychological distress to a woman with whom he had a sexual or dating relationship. The Regional Trial Court of Marikina City found him guilty beyond reasonable doubt, which was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court denied his petition for certiorari, finding all three elements of the crime proven: the existence of a sexual/dating relationship, commission of harassment acts, and resulting substantial emotional/psychological distress. The Court imposed an indeterminate sentence of four years and two months to eight years and one day imprisonment, a fine of P100,000.00, and mandatory psychological counseling. The case demonstrates the application of RA 9262 in protecting women from harassment-based violence and the consistent judicial interpretation across all court levels in upholding convictions under this special law.

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