G.R. No. 173472 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. ELMER PERALTA Y DE GUZMAN ALIAS "MEMENG".D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE , the Court REVERSES and SETS ASIDE the Decision dated April 27, 2006 of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CR-H.C. 00165 and ACQUITS accused-appellant Elmer Peralta y de Guzman alias "Memeng" for failure of the prosecution to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. He is ordered immediately RELEASED from detention unless he is confined for another lawful cause. Let a copy of this Decision be furnished the Director, Bureau of Corrections, Muntinlupa City for immediate implementation. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections is DIRECTED to report the action he has taken to this Court within five days from receipt of this Decision. SO ORDERED.