People v. Magallano · G.R. L-32978

Petitioner: People
Respondent: Magallano
Citation: G.R. No. L-32978
Court: Supreme Court
Division: First Division
Ponente: Acting, C.J.
Decided: October 30, 1980

Summary

Andres Magallano was convicted of parricide for strangling his wife to death on September 29, 1968, after suspecting her of infidelity. He voluntarily surrendered and confessed to police. The main issue was whether he was legally insane at the time of the crime, which would serve as an exempting circumstance. Psychiatric examinations showed he was competent and in good contact with his environment. The Supreme Court affirmed his conviction, ruling that the defense failed to prove legal insanity and overcome the presumption of sanity. The Court emphasized that the onus probandi rests on those claiming insanity, and mere abnormal behavior does not constitute legal insanity, which requires complete deprivation of intelligence or discernment.

Statutes applied

Revised Penal Code, Art. 246

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By the Intellegal Editorial Board · October 30, 1980

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