The accused, Fernando Rey Catilo and Gemma Tarcelo, through their public attorney, filed a motion to enter into plea bargaining for their drug cases. They wish to plead guilty to a lesser offense under Section 12 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 after being informed of the consequences of plea bargaining in drug cases. They are also willing to undergo a drug dependency assessment examination. The public attorney requests the court allow the accused to plead guilty to a lesser offense.
The accused, Fernando Rey Catilo and Gemma Tarcelo, through their public attorney, filed a motion to enter into plea bargaining for their drug cases. They wish to plead guilty to a lesser offense under Section 12 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 after being informed of the consequences of plea bargaining in drug cases. They are also willing to undergo a drug dependency assessment examination. The public attorney requests the court allow the accused to plead guilty to a lesser offense.
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Motion to Enter Into Plea Bargaining Catilo & Tarcelo Pao
The accused, Fernando Rey Catilo and Gemma Tarcelo, through their public attorney, filed a motion to enter into plea bargaining for their drug cases. They wish to plead guilty to a lesser offense under Section 12 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 after being informed of the consequences of plea bargaining in drug cases. They are also willing to undergo a drug dependency assessment examination. The public attorney requests the court allow the accused to plead guilty to a lesser offense.
The accused, Fernando Rey Catilo and Gemma Tarcelo, through their public attorney, filed a motion to enter into plea bargaining for their drug cases. They wish to plead guilty to a lesser offense under Section 12 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 after being informed of the consequences of plea bargaining in drug cases. They are also willing to undergo a drug dependency assessment examination. The public attorney requests the court allow the accused to plead guilty to a lesser offense.
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Republic of the Philippines
Fourth Judicial Region
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 4 Pallocan West, Batangas City THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, CRIMINAL CASE NOS. Plaintiff, 25166 & 25157
versus for
FERNANDO REY CATILO & GEMMA VIOL. OF ART. II SECS. 5 & 11 OF RA
TARCELO, 9165 Accused. x----------------------- --x MOTION TO ENTER INTO PLEA BARGAINING COMES NOW, BOTH ACCUSED through the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully avers the following: That both accused become aware of the recent jurisprudence of the Supreme Court in the case of SALVADOR A. ESTIPONA, JR., Petitioner, vs. HON. FRANK E. LOBRIGO, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Legazpi City, Branch 3, and PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, G. R. No. (G.R. No. 226679; August 15, 2017) and A.M. No. 18-03-16-SC (Adoption of the Plea Bargaining Framework in Drugs Cases) dated April 10, 2018, allowing plea bargaining in drugs cases; That after it has been explained to them the repercussions of the plea bargain in drugs case, they decided to avail of the same and that they are willing to plead guilty to a lesser offense; That both accused are willing to undergo Drug Dependency Assessment Examination. WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court that both accused be allowed to plead guilty to a lesser offense under Section 12, Article II of RA 9165. Other reliefs, just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed for. Batangas City, July 17, 2019. PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BATANGAS DISTRICT OFFICE Counsel for the Accused By: JOSE MICHAEL D. MASANGKAY Public Attorney 2 Roll No. 53480 MCLE Compliance No. VI-0010997 The Branch Clerk of Court RTC- Branch 4-Batangas City Greetings: Please take notice that this Motion will be submitted for resolution of this Honorable Court immediately upon receipt hereof. JOSE MICHAEL D. MASANGKAY Copy furnished: The City Prosecutor of Batangas
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