Hernandez, Carmi G.

Victor, Victoria H.
3 Manresa/1 Estrellado
Legal Writing Mon/Tue 5-6pm
16 August 2016
CASE SYNTHESIS OF A SINGLE ISSUE
I.

Brief Defense

AB is not guilty of robbery due to the absence of the element of violence

against or intimidation of persons in the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime.
Under paragraph 5 of Article 294 of the Revised Penal Code, all the following
elements should be present for the crime of robbery to arise: (1) intent to gain; (2)
unlawful taking of personal property belonging to another; and (3) violence against or
intimidation of any person.
In the case of People vs. Concepcion,
II.

Three Relevant Case Notes

a. People vs. Concepcion
G.R. No. 200922, July 18, 2012
b. People vs. Sazon
G.R. No. 150873, February 10, 2009
c. Consulta vs People
G.R. No. 179462, February 12, 2009