hand. That more than one offense is charged except when a single punishment for various offenses is prescribed by lae; That the criminal action or liability has been extinguished; That it contains averments which, if true, would constitute a legal excuse or justification; and That the accused has been previously convicted or acquitted of the offense charged, or the case against him was dismissed or otherwise terminated without his express consent. a. ARRAIGNMENT Judge: “Where is the accused?” The accused will stand up, identify himself by raising his right hand. After that, the judge will also ask: Judge: “where is the complaining witness?” He will also rise, identify himself by raising his Judge: “Appearances” The public prosecutor will enter his appearance as follow: “For the State, your Honor”; or ‘For the Government, your Honor”; or “For the people, your Honor, ready”. The private prosecutor (a lawyer hired by the complaining witness (aggrieved party) who will assist the public prosecutor in prosecuting the case) will enter his appearance, as follows: “Good morning, your Honor. Respectfully appearing as private prosecutor under the direct control and supervision of the public prosecutor. My name is with office address at and telephone or cellphone number ; ready, your Honor.”