The camp of detained former Senator Leila de Lima on Friday mentioned there may be probability that each one her drug-related instances could also be resolved by March.
“We’re looking at our possible timeline na Marso matapos lahat. Halos magkasabay,” mentioned Atty. Filibon “Boni” Tacardon in an interview following the day’s proceedings on the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204.
(We’re taking a look at a attainable timeline the place the whole lot will probably be accomplished by March.)
De Lima is dealing with three prices of conspiracy to commit unlawful drug commerce. One was dismissed by the Muntinlupa RTC in February 2021 because of weak proof.
De Lima, who has been detained since February 2017, attended the listening to on one of many two remaining instances earlier within the day.
“Practically, ang nangyari lang ay nanood lang kami ng video ngayong umaga. Walang nangyaring pagtatanungan,” Tacardon mentioned, including that they’re anticipating the prosecution to complete with their cross-examination by the subsequent listening to.
(Practically, what occurred is we simply watched movies this morning. There was no cross-examination.)
He mentioned the subsequent listening to for this cost will probably be held on February 10 and 24.
Meanwhile, the hearings for De Lima’s different case earlier than the Muntinlupa RTC Branch 256 will probably be held on January 30 and February 6.
“At pagkatapos noon, dahil nakasampa ‘yung aming motion for bail, inaasahan namin ito’y ma-resolba na,” Tacardon mentioned.
Bail vs. Writ of habeas corpus
Meanwhile, Tacardon mentioned that although they’re specializing in De Lima’s movement for bail, they aren’t closing their doorways to the attainable utility of a writ for habeas corpus.
“So uulitin ko, hindi namin sinasara ang pintuan sa habeas corpus petition pero to be candid, kahit si Senator Leila de Lima ay naka-focus lang talaga sa kanyang bail application sa kasalukuyan,” Tacardon mentioned.
(Again, we’re not closing our doorways to a habeas corpus petition, however to be frank, even Senator De Lima is targeted on her bail utility at this second.)
This is in mild of the Supreme Court’s decision granting a writ of habeas corpus for the discharge of Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes, former chief of employees of former senator and now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, in connection along with her plunder and graft case.
The writ of habeas corpus is the accused’s safety towards unlawful imprisonment.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla earlier mentioned that the identical reasoning might apply to Sen. De Lima’s case.
However, Tacardon mentioned they’re nonetheless wanting into this as there have been many elements to the choice of the excessive courtroom in granting the writ of habeas corpus.
“Tinitignan namin ito kung ito’y pasok sa naging situation at circumstances ni Senator Leila De Lima. Para sa amin, hindi lang ‘yung tagal ng kanyang pagkakakulong ang aming dapat isaalang-alang kung babasahin natin ‘yung resolution,” he said.
(We are checking if these factors can be applicable to the condition and circumstances of Senator Leila De Lima. For us, we shouldn’t solely verify the size of her imprisonment after we verify the decision.) —KBK, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
