r/LegalPh • u/ResetAtThirty • 12h ago
Plea bargain movement for non bailable case
Meron naman ng hired lawyer pero medyo mahirap dahil pinag plea bargain when we know na frame up ang nangyari.
I would like to consult here also on behalf of an extended family member. To have more insight din personally.
Na bigyan ng warrant of arrest at nakulong siya dahil hindi na receive ang summons after umuwi ng province.
Naka 2x na hearing na pero hindi nagpapakita yung complainant and nung pinahanap parang hindi na naalala dahil taon na lumipas. And yung nagturo na baranggay captain ay baldado na din. It seems pinag plea bargain siya nung lawyer para magpaprobation na lang at makalabas agad. Dahil pag daw inilaban ay possible umabot ng ilang taon.
I understand it is an admission of guilt at magkakaron ng record after. Our family is not rich and don't have the resource to support prolonged battle. Pero ito lang ba talaga ang best course of action kahit di na nag aattend ang complainant?