Bail for Gloria still possible, says Miriam
By Angie M. Rosales 11/28/2011Embattled former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo can still post bail despite being charged with electoral sabotage which is a non-bailable offense, if the court finds the “evidence of guilt” by government prosecutors is weak, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago yesterday said.
“It’s the job of the prosecutor to prove that the evidence of guilt is strong which means that if the evidence of guilt is weak, you can still post bail. All talks are still premature. They are all overlooking the fact that she may post bail, if she is able to post bail, then she’s free. You can go anywhere,” she told dzBB radio during an interview.
“Even if the offense falls under a non-bailable case, it’s in the law that if the evidence against the accused is weak (he or she can post bail). The judge is not bound by the evidence alone during the bail hearing. The judge, at the outset, can say that the evidence alone is not strong so I can grant you bail,” Santiago added.
Before actual trial pro-ceedings take place, there will first be a bail hearing where the evidence against Arroyo will be weighed and determined if it can stand in court..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20111128hed4.html
2 comments:
ibig sabihin, kailangang bantayan ang galaw ng prosecution....
"“Even if the offense falls under a non-bailable case, it’s in the law that if the evidence against the accused is weak (he or she can post bail). The judge is not bound by the evidence alone during the bail hearing. The judge, at the outset, can say that the evidence alone is not strong so I can grant you bail,” Santiago added."
She tried to flee but was stopped at the airport.
Yes..flee, that was what it was at the airport.
GMA is a flight risk, bail should be denied.
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