TITLE: PEOPLE VS.

BATI 189 SCRA 103

FACTS:
1. Bati along with two other co-accused, was charged with the crime of murder. The
incident involved a group of individuals attacking the victim, leading to the victim's
death.
2. The trial court convicted Bati of murder, based on the testimonies of eyewitnesses
who identified Bati as one of the attackers. The court also found that there was
conspiracy among the accused.
3. Bati appealed the conviction, arguing that the evidence presented by the
prosecution was insufficient to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He
contended that the witnesses were unreliable and that there was no conclusive
evidence linking him directly to the crime.

ISSUE:

1. Whether the trial court erred in finding Bati guilty of murder based on the
testimonies of the witnesses.
2. Whether the evidence presented was sufficient to establish Bati’s guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt.

CRIME:

The case involves the crime of murder.

RULE:

1. The trial court found Bati guilty of murder, primarily based on the testimonies of
the prosecution's eyewitnesses who placed Bati at the scene and identified him as an
active participant in the killing.
2. The court also noted the presence of conspiracy among Bati and his co-accused,
holding them collectively responsible for the crime.