G.R. No. L-33492 March 30, 1988 - PEOPLE OF THE PHIL. v. EFREN MERCADO ...
[G.R. No. L-33492. March 30, 1988.] THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. EFREN MERCADO, Defendant-Appellant. SYLLABUS. 1. REMEDIAL LAW; CRIMINAL PROCEDURE; SELF-DEFENSE; MUST BE PROVEN WITH SUFFICIENT, SATISFACTORY AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. — It is well-settled that self-defense is an affirmative allegation that must be proven ...