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With the denial of this motion, the trial will now proceed as scheduled, and the defense will now have to present their arguments to rebut the prosecution's allegations
MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan 6th Division, in a decision made public on Tuesday, June 2, denied the motion of former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co‘s co-accused to junk their malversation case.
Division chairperson Associate Justice Sarah Jane Fernandez, with Associate Justice Kevin Narce Vivero and Lord Villanueva, denied the former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Mimaropa officials’ motions for leave to file demurrer to evidence.
Motion for leave is filed to ask permission to do an action, and in this case, it was lodged to ask the court if the accused can seek demurrer to evidence. The demurrer to evidence, if granted, has the power to junk the case against the accused and acquit them of the charge.
