Motion for Preliminary Investigation Sample

Republic of the Philippines

National Capital Judicial Region

 REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Branch 147

Makati City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
                                      Plaintiff,

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AKU SADO,  

                                    Accused.

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OMNIBUS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION WITH MOTION TO DEFER ARRAIGNMENT AND TO SUSPEND PROCEEDINGS

         

      Accused, through the undersigned counsel, unto this Honorable Court, respectfully states:

1. That the instant case was file by virtue of an Inquest Proceedings conducted by Inquest Prosecutor Jeri Koh on February 20, 2014;

2. That the herein accused failed to submit any counter affidavit or any controverting evidence in his behalf;

3. That the accused believes that if he will be given an opportunity to answer the charges against him, the resolution could have been different;

4. That the accused most respectfully prays that a preliminary investigation for the instant cases be conducted before the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor;

5. That this motion is not intended for delay but solely for the above-mentioned grounds.

      WHEREFORE, premises considered, and in the interest of substantial justice it is humbly prayed that the instant Motion be granted and the records of the instant case be transmitted to the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor for the conduct of Preliminary Investigation. Movant further prays for the deferment of the arraignment and for the suspension of proceedings pending resolution of preliminary investigation.
  
         Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

          Respectfully submitted.

          26 February 2014
          City of Makati.

                                                                                          ATTY. VX YZ

                                                                                       Counsel for the Accused

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT
Regional Trial Court, Branch 147
Makati City

          Greetings!
      

Please submit the foregoing motion for the kind consideration and approval of the Honorable Court upon receipt hereof.

                                                                                            VX YZ

                                                                                     

Copy furnished by personal service:

PROSECUTOR WX YZ
Office of the City Prosecutor, Makati City

         
ATTY. AB CD
Private Prosecutor
2233 Zamora Street, Pasay City