[ G.R. No. 5459. October 19, 1909 ]

[ G.R. No. 5459. October 19, 1909 ]

G.R. No. 5459

[ G.R. No. 5459. October 19, 1909 ]

THE UNITED STATES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. JUAN CASPE, DEFENDANT AND APPELLANT.

D E C I S I O N

TORRES, J.:

BRIGANDAGE; DEATH PENALTY. — From the Court of First Instance of Samar. Paredes, J.

Defendant was convicted of brigandage and sentenced to death. The record shows that defendant was the chief of a band of brigands which committed various murders, and that three of these crimes were perpetrated by him personally. Following the settled rule of this court in such cases, judgment affirmed.

Per Torres, J. For appellant: Claudio Gabriel. For appellee: Solicitor-General Harvey.