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Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT


Third Judicial Region
Malolos, Bulacan
Branch 80

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

-versus- Crim. Case No. 4092-M-


2014
For: Viol. of Section 5 and 11,
Art. II of R.A. 9165
RODOLFO SANTIAGO, JR y
RUBIO,
ORLY DELA PAZ y VALMONTE.
Accused.
x------------------------x

OMNIBUS MOTION TO ALLOW ACCUSED TO


PLEAD GUILTY TO LESSER OFFENSE

ACCUSED, assisted by the Public Attorney’s Office,


through the undersigned counsel, respectfully states that:

1. Accused herein stands charged for Violation of Section


5, Article II of R.A. No. 9165 involving a plastic sachet
of suspected shabu weighing 0.4726 gram;

2. When the accused were arraigned, they pleaded “not


guilty” to the aforementioned charge;

3. In view of the declaration of Section 23 of R.A. No. 9165


as unconstitutional in the case of Estipona, Jr. v. Lobrigo, et
al., (G.R. No. 226679, 15 August 2017), the accused
respectfully moves that they be allowed to withdraw their
previous plea to the aforesaid charges and to plead anew to
the lesser offense of Violation of Section 12 of R.A. No. 9165, in
accordance with A.M. No. 18-03-16-SC (Adoption of the Plea
Bargaining Framework in Drug Cases).

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most


respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court that an Order be
issued: (A) allowing the accused to withdraw their previous
plea; and (B) allowing them to enter a new plea to the lesser
offense of Violation of Section 12 of R.A. No. 9165;
Other reliefs as may be deemed just and equitable under
the premises are likewise prayed for.
Malolos City, Bulacan. March 6, 2019

Respectfully submitted.

Department of Justice
PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
2nd Floor, Hall of Justice Building
Provincial Capitol Compound
City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan

By:

KENNETH N. MERCADO
Public Attorney II
Roll No. 64388 (Bulacan Chapter)
IBP Lifetime Roll No. 014539 (Jan, 8, 2016)
MCLE Compliance No, VI- 0010162 (7-6-18)

NOTICE

Atty. MARIA CARLA L. CAMUA- DELA PAZ


Branch Clerk of Court
Regional Trial Court, Branch 80
Malolos City, Bulacan

Greetings:

Kindly submit the foregoing motion for the


consideration and approval of the Honorable Court and
kindly set this case for hearing on March 7, 2019, or on such
other dates deemed convenient to the Honorable Court.

KENNETH N.
MERCADO

Copy furnished: by personal service

Pros. Marcelo SP. Mendoza.


Public Prosecutor
Office of the Provincial Prosecutor
Malolos City

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