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Corral's Falsification Conviction

In the case of People v. Corral, Amadeo Corral was convicted for falsifying an official document after he created and disseminated a forged arrest warrant for Paz Ramos, who had previously alleged ill-treatment against him. The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction but modified the penalty from prision mayor to presidio mayor, in line with the Penal Code. The court also imposed accessory penalties as prescribed by law.

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Corral's Falsification Conviction

In the case of People v. Corral, Amadeo Corral was convicted for falsifying an official document after he created and disseminated a forged arrest warrant for Paz Ramos, who had previously alleged ill-treatment against him. The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction but modified the penalty from prision mayor to presidio mayor, in line with the Penal Code. The court also imposed accessory penalties as prescribed by law.

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People v.

Corral
March 3, 1910
15 Phil. 383

Facts:

Amadeo Corral maintained Paz Ramos as either his wife or seamstress. After
leaving Corral's house, Paz Ramos filed a complaint at the Paco police
station, alleging ill-treatment by Corral. Although they left the station
together, Corral later returned to inquire about arresting Paz Ramos for
allegedly taking a trunk and a diamond ring from his house.

Corral wrote to the justice of the peace of Corregidor Island about filing a
complaint against Paz Ramos. He later met the justice’s wife in Manila,
offering his services and informing her of Paz Ramos's departure.
Subsequently, the municipal president of Corregidor received a warrant by
mail (Exhibit A), ordering the arrest of Paz Ramos for theft. Paz Ramos was
informed of the warrant and surrendered to Juan Mapa, who brought her to
Manila.

Upon arriving in Manila, Juan Mapa handed the warrant to a policeman,


Tiburcio Quiogue. Corral intervened, claiming the warrant was forged and
tore it to pieces. The torn pieces were later recovered and presented in
court. The warrant, purportedly signed by Captain Crame and Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney R. Zaragoza, ordered the arrest of Paz Ramos for theft.

Corral admitted to tearing the warrant but claimed it was not an official
document and that he acted out of anger. He denied any involvement in its
creation or dissemination.

Issue:

Whether Amadeo Corral falsified an official document by creating and


disseminating a forged warrant for the arrest of Paz Ramos.
Whether the penalty imposed by the trial court was appropriate under the
law.

Ruling:

The Supreme Court affirmed Corral’s conviction for falsification of an official


document. However, it modified the penalty from prision mayor to presidio
mayor in accordance with the Penal Code and imposed the accessory
penalties prescribed by Article 57 of the Penal Code.

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