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ARRAIGNMENT
January 22, 2015

Clerk of Court

Judge

Clerk of Court
Judge
Prosecution
Counsel
Defense Counsel
Judge
Prosecution
Counsel
Judge
Prosecution
Counsel
Judge
Accused
Clerk of Court
Accused
Clerk of Court
Judge

All Rise.
The Court is now in session, silence is hereby enjoined.
Hon. Deborah Nazario, Presiding.
PRAYER: Almighty God, we stand in your Holy Presence
as our Supreme Judge. We humbly beseech You bless
and inspire us so that what we think, say and do will be
in accordance with your will.
Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirit, and fill our
hearts with fraternal love, wisdom, and understanding,
so that we can be effective channels of truth, justice
and peace. In our proceedings today, guide us in the
path of righteousness for the fulfillment of Your greater
glory. AMEN.
(Stamp gavel) You may now all sit
Call the case.
Crim. Case No. 005
People of the Philippines vs. HELEN OMPOY
GRAVE ORAL DEFAMATION under Art. 358 of the
Revised Penal Code
Appearances?
Your Honor, I am Atty. _____________, appearing for the
Government Your Honor. We are ready
Your Honor, appearing for the defense, I am Atty.
__________________ and we are moving that the arraignment
of the accused be deferred and that the accused be
requested for medical examination/psychological
examination?
Why? What is her condition?
Your Honor, the accused cannot enter into an intelligent plea
because the accused seems to be suffering from a mental
defect.

Any objections/ comment from the prosecution?

We submit to the discretion of the Honorable Court your
Honor

ARRAIGNMENT
January 22, 2015

Clerk of Court

Judge

Clerk of Court
Judge
Prosecution
Counsel
Defense Counsel
Judge
Prosecution
Counsel
Judge
Prosecution
Counsel
Judge
Accused
Clerk of Court
Accused
Clerk of Court
Judge

All Rise.
The Court is now in session, silence is hereby enjoined.
Hon. Deborah Nazario, Presiding.
PRAYER: Almighty God, we stand in your Holy Presence
as our Supreme Judge. We humbly beseech You bless
and inspire us so that what we think, say and do will be
in accordance with your will.
Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirit, and fill our
hearts with fraternal love, wisdom, and understanding,
so that we can be effective channels of truth, justice
and peace. In our proceedings today, guide us in the
path of righteousness for the fulfillment of Your greater
glory. AMEN.
(Stamp gavel) You may now all sit
Call the case.
Crim. Case No. 0003
People of the Philippines vs. JOEL PULA, ROBERTO
MAGALE, ARNOLD PARAMA, RUDY BARNAYHA
For THEFT under Article 308 of the Revised Penal Code
Appearances?
Your Honor, I am Atty. _____________, appearing for the
Government Your Honor. We are ready
Your Honor, appearing for the defense, I am Atty.
__________________ and we are moving that the arraignment
of the accused be deferred and that the accused be
requested for medical examination/psychological
examination?
Why? What is her condition?
Your Honor, the accused cannot enter into an intelligent plea
because the accused seems to be suffering from a mental
defect.

Any objections/ comment from the prosecution?

We submit to the discretion of the Honorable Court your
Honor