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    People Vs Wahiman

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    Jorie Wahiman y Rayos was charged with murder for the death of Jose Buensuceso. During the trial, the prosecution submitted Wahiman's extrajudicial confession to the killing. However, Wahiman testified that at the time of the killing he was attending his brother-in-law's birthday party. The court found Wahiman guilty of murder. On appeal, Wahiman argued his lawyer was not present when he gave his confession, but the court affirmed the conviction, noting it was not based solely on the confession but also on eyewitness testimony. The court also found Wahiman's lawyer ably assisted him when giving the confession.

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    Jorie Wahiman y Rayos was charged with murder for the death of Jose Buensuceso. During the trial, the prosecution submitted Wahiman's extrajudicial confession to the killing. However, Wahiman testified that at the time of the killing he was attending his brother-in-law's birthday party. The court found Wahiman guilty of murder. On appeal, Wahiman argued his lawyer was not present when he gave his confession, but the court affirmed the conviction, noting it was not based solely on the confession but also on eyewitness testimony. The court also found Wahiman's lawyer ably assisted him when giving the confession.

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    Jorie Wahiman y Rayos was charged with murder for the death of Jose Buensuceso. During the trial, the prosecution submitted Wahiman's extrajudicial confession to the killing. However, Wahiman testified that at the time of the killing he was attending his brother-in-law's birthday party. The court found Wahiman guilty of murder. On appeal, Wahiman argued his lawyer was not present when he gave his confession, but the court affirmed the conviction, noting it was not based solely on the confession but also on eyewitness testimony. The court also found Wahiman's lawyer ably assisted him when giving the confession.

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    People Vs Wahiman

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    Jorie Wahiman y Rayos was charged with murder for the death of Jose Buensuceso. During the trial, the prosecution submitted Wahiman's extrajudicial confession to the killing. However, Wahiman testified that at the time of the killing he was attending his brother-in-law's birthday party. The court found Wahiman guilty of murder. On appeal, Wahiman argued his lawyer was not present when he gave his confession, but the court affirmed the conviction, noting it was not based solely on the confession but also on eyewitness testimony. The court also found Wahiman's lawyer ably assisted him when giving the confession.

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    People vs Wahiman

    Facts:

    Appellant Jorie Wahiman y Rayos (appellant) was charged with the crime of murder for the death of
    Jose Buensuceso (Buensuceso).

    During trial, the prosecution submitted in evidence the extrajudicial confession of appellant taken
    during the preliminary investigation of the case, admitting to the killing of Buensuceso. However,
    when it was appellant’s turn to testify, he narrated that at the time of the killing, he was at Landing
    Casisang, Malaybalay City attending the birthday celebration of his brother-in-law.

    The RTC rendered a decision finding appellant guilty of the crime of murder.

    On appeal, which the CA affirmed the RTC’s decision, appellant argued that when his supposed
    extrajudicial confession was being taken, the lawyer who supposedly assisted him, was not around.
    He arrived only when appellant was about to sign the extrajudicial confession.

    Issue:
    WON the guilt of the accused was proved beyond reasonable doubt.

    Ruling:

    Yes. it must be stressed that appellant’s conviction was not based solely on his extrajudicial
    confession. The prosecution likewise presented the eyewitness.

    Moreover, Atty. Dumlao testified that he ably provided legal assistance to appellant all throughout
    the proceedings and carefully explained to him the ramifications of his admission. He informed
    appellant of his rights and that anything he says may be used in evidence against him.
    Notwithstanding, appellant insisted on giving his extrajudicial confession.

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