[ G.R. No. 5034. September 18, 1909 ]

[ G.R. No. 5034. September 18, 1909 ]

G.R. No. 5034

[ G.R. No. 5034. September 18, 1909 ]

THE UNITED STATES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. ANACLETO MADERA ET AL., DEFENDANTS AND APPELLANTS.

D E C I S I O N

CARSON, J.:

ROBBERY WITH HOMICIDE; APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 11, PENAL CODE. — From the Court of First Instance of Iloilo. Ross, J.

Defendants were convicted of robbery with homicide and sentenced to life imprisonment. The application of the mitigating circumstance of race, considering the ignorance of the defendants, was correct. (U. S. vs. Santa Maria, 4 Phil. Rep., 635; U.S. vs. Sison, 6 Phil. Rep., 31.) Judgment affirmed.

Per Carson, J. For appellants: Allen A. Garner. For appellee" Solicitor-General Harvey.