This case involved a traffic altercation between Reynaldo Mariano and Ferdinand de Leon that resulted in Ferdinand's injuries. Ferdinand alleged that Mariano drove recklessly and hit him with his pickup truck. Mariano claimed the injuries were accidental. The Supreme Court affirmed Mariano's conviction for reckless imprudence resulting in serious physical injuries. It found his fast speed caused the injuries. It also held voluntary surrender was not a mitigating circumstance. The penalty imposed by the appellate court was incorrect, as it exceeded what the law prescribes for this offense.
This case involved a traffic altercation between Reynaldo Mariano and Ferdinand de Leon that resulted in Ferdinand's injuries. Ferdinand alleged that Mariano drove recklessly and hit him wit…