Gavieres v. United States

This case presents the single question whether the plaintiff in error, by reason of the proceedings, herein after stated, has been twice in jeopardy for the same offense.

Gavieres, plaintiff in error, was charged, convicted and sentenced in the Court of First Instance of the city of Manila, Philippine Islands, of a violation of Article 257 of the penal code of the Philippine Islands, whieh provides:

“The penalty of arresto mayor shall also be imposed on those who outrage, insult, or threaten, by deed or word, public officials or agents of the authorities, in their presence, or in a writing…