Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Angeles City, Branch 3

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

- versus - Criminal Case No. 03-785425

For: Estafa

ADONAI ASLARONA,
Accused.
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MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MOTION FOR

RECONSIDERATION

Accused, through undersigned counsel, to this most Honorable

Court, respectfully states:

1. On March 24, 2013, the Honorable Court rendered a Decision in

the above-entitled case finding the accused herein guilty
beyond reasonable doubt for the crime of Estafa;

2. Said Decision was promulgated in open court on April 20, 2014 at

3:00 in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the accused was not able to
attend said promulgation due to various health complications;

3. On November 15, 2012, accused was admitted at Angeles

University Foundation Medical Center for Tuberculosis and was
confined therein for 5 months. Accused was discharged only on
April 25, 2014;

4. Therefore, the accused’s absence from the said court hearing was
due to his confinement. Rest assured that the accused had no
intention to purposely not attend the promulgation of judgment in
the above-entitled case;
5. The accused humbly apologizes for any unnecessary
inconvenience caused to the Honorable Court. Accused also
humbly pleads for the indulgence and leniency of the Honorable
Court in the interest of justice and equity

6. It is submitted that it is within the discretion of the Honorable

Court to grant this motion for leave to avail of the post-conviction
remedies and admit the attached motion for reconsideration
without prejudicing the rights of any party;

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully and humbly prayed that the

Honorable Court grant the accused the leave to file Motion for
Reconsideration.

Other reliefs and remedies just and equitable under the

premises are likewise humbly prayed for.

27 April 2012, Angeles City, Philippines.