THE Supreme Court has acquitted four persons, collectively known as “Cavite 4,” of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and inflicting damage on a telco terminal charges for violation of their constitutional right to speedy trial.
“Criminal Case Nos. TMCR-1096-15, TMCR-1097-15, and TMCR- 1120-17, pending before the Regional Trial Court of Trece Martires City, Branch 23, are dismissed for violation of the petitioners’ right to speedy trial. Petitioners George B. Bruce, Jose C. Nayve, Romel M. Nuñez, and Armando T. Matres are acquitted and are ordered immediately released from custody…” it added.
The four admitted being at the vicinity when they heard the gunshots nearby but denied that they were responsible for the incident. The SC pointed out that under Section 7 of Republic Act No. 8493 or the Speedy Trial Act of 1998, as implemented by Rule 116, Section l of the Rules of Court, the arraignment of an accused should be held within 30 days from the time the court acquires jurisdiction over his or her person.
“Ultimately, petitioners were arraigned on September 13, 2018, or more than two years from the filing of the first two Informations in 2015, and after a total of eight postponements…” the SC noted.
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