Motion to Admit Affidavit of Recantation
Republic of the Philippines
____________ Judicial Region
________________ TRIAL COURT
Branch _____, _____________, _____________
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Complainant,
-versus-
______________________,
Accused.
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CRIMINAL CASE NO. _______________
FOR: _________________
MOTION TO ADMIT AFFIDAVIT OF RECANTATION
Respondent, by counsel, respectfully states:
That the instant case was assigned for preliminary investigation to Honorable City Prosecutor Jack Miof.
That the complainant voluntarily executed an Affidavit of Recantation assisted by his principal, Rosa Rosal, pertinent portion of which states:
“That after profound review and contemplation, taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the above-entitled case, I fully realized that I committed a serious error as to the identity of all the accused and his purported participation in the above-cited case.”
Thus, in the interest of justice, respondent through the undersigned counsel implore this Honorable Office to admit the Affidavit of Recantation as part of the records of this case.
The instant motion is filed in good faith and not meant to delay the proceedings of this case nor prejudice the rights of complainant.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, premises considered and in the interest of justice, it is respectfully prayed that the Office of the City Prosecutor to admit the Affidavit of Recantation as part of the records of this case.
Other reliefs just and equitable are also prayed for.
Imus City, for Pasay City, 29 December 2013.
BAQUIRAN, CORONADO & RICAFRANCA
Counsel for Accused
Jasper Sol Cruz 2nd Floor, RCVJ Building,
Don P. Campa Avenue, Barrio Uno,
2662 Dasmarinas City, Cavite
by:
RAPHAEL ENRIQUE V. CORONADO
Roll No. __________
IBP No. __________/ __________/__________
PTR No. __________/ __________/__________
MCLE Compliance No. __________
Notice
CLERK OF COURT
Regional Trial Court
Branch 21, Imus City
Greetings:
Please submit the foregoing motion for the consideration and approval of the Honorable Court immediately upon receipt hereof.
RAPHAEL ENRIQUE V. CORONADO
Copy furnished:
CLERK OF COURT
Regional Trial Court
Branch 21, Imus City
ATTY. JEFFREY PARIL
1080 Negros Street, Balic- Balic
Sampaloc, Manila
ATTY. ALEXANDER LIQUIGAN
Unit 3C, De Quiroz Bldg.,
Aguinaldo Highway, Perpetual Village,
Palico III, Imus City, Cavite