Rolly Adriano was involved in a shooting where he and others shot at a driver, killing him. A bystander was also hit by a stray bullet and killed. Adriano was charged with murder for the driver's death and homicide for the bystander's death. The Supreme Court ruled that even though the bystander's death was unintentional, Adriano was still guilty under Article 4 of the RPC due to the doctrine of aberration ictus, which holds a person criminally liable for the natural and logical consequences of their unlawful acts, including unintended consequences.
Rolly Adriano was involved in a shooting where he and others shot at a driver, killing him. A bystander was also hit by a stray bullet and killed. Adriano was charged with murder for the dri…