Republic of the Philippines

7th Judicial Region

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
BRANCH 2
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Plaintiff, Criminal Case No. 25784 & 25785
-versus-
For:
ELPIDIO M. CANONO JR. Violation of Comelec Gun Ban & Alarms and
Accused. Scandals with the Use of an Unlicensed Fiream
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PRE-TRIAL BRIEF FOR THE ACCUSED

ACCUSED through herein undersigned counsel, in the above-entitled case, and to the Honorable
Court, most respectfully submits his Pre-Trial Brief, and state:

I. BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE ACCUSED

Accused vehemently denies the allegations in the informations charging him for the
crimes;

That his defense is denial and alibi. The Unlicensed Firearm was not his nor was
possessed by him. Furthermore, he did not discharge the unlicensed firearm.

II. POSSIBILITY OF PLEA BARGAINING

The accused is very amenable to the possibility of plea bargaining.

III. STIPULATION/ADMISSION OF FACTS

None.

IV. PROPOSED STIPULATION OF FACTS

None

V. THE ISSUES TO BE TRIED OR RESOLVED

 Whether or not Accused is guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crimes above-mentioned.

VI. NUMBER AND NAMES OF WITNESS TO BE PRESENTED

1. Accused Elpidio M. Canono.

-To refute all the allegations in the complaint.

VII. DOCUMENTS OR EXHIBITS TO BE PRESENTED

Defendant reserves the right to present additional documentary or object evidence in the
course of the trial, if necessary.

VIII. APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISPRUDENCE

 1. Revised Penal Code

2. Applicable jurisprudence established by the Supreme Court

IX. AVAILABLE TRIAL DATES

Herein Accused will abide by the calendar of the Honorable Court.

Respectfully submitted.

City of Tagbilaran, this November 10, 2022.

PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Tagbilaran City District Office
Hall of Justice, New Capitol Site
Tagbilaran City

By:

MICHAEL JORDAN M. TUBAL

Public Attorney I
Roll No. 75791
IBP O.R. No. 190705 PTR No. 2467440-Bohol-01/11/2022
MCLE Compliance No. VII- 0010126- 02/15/2022

Personal Delivery
PROVINCIAL PROSECUTION OFFICE
Pros. DEXTER A. BERNALES