Woke up early morning today to go to Pasig Hall of Justice and attend my very first court hearing. At the same time, I’m also sitting on the witness stand (that’s another first).
It’s been more than 3 years and this civil suit is still dragging me back to the court house. We’ve done our practice run last week with my lawyers but still can’t shake that tense feeling once they start throwing questions.
To those who didn’t know, I survived a libel case about 4 years ago. While that one was dismissed, it didn’t stop the complainant to file another civil suit.
So here I am, on the day of my birthday, waiting for the court to go in session. Such a bummer.
This is ridiculous.
If memory serves, you should be cleared of all charges by now. Since the last libel case against you by the same person was dismissed, I surmise that it is possible that you are in double jeopardy and that the case against you should be dismissed.
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Double_Jeopardy
Ibig sabihin, dahil naacquit ka na nung unang beses at kinasuhan ka ulit sa parehing dahilan, invalid na yung second na filing kasi may verdict na.
Just my two cents. Hindi naman ako lawyer, pero aspiring ako. :D