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2008-10-15 |
AZCUNA, J. |
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| On July 20, 1998, the Court of Appeals dismissed the petition.[18] It opined that Apostol's constitutional rights were not violated because his non-appearance in the subsequent hearings without any legal explanation was an evident manifestation of his intention to jump bail. Adopting the ruling in People v. Valeriano,[19] which was cited by the Office of the Solicitor General, the Court of Appeals concluded:It has been held that one who jumps bail can never offer a justifiable reason for his non-appearance during the trial. Accordingly, after trial in absentia, the court can render judgment in the case and promulgation may be made by simply recording the judgment in the criminal docket with a copy thereof served upon his counsel, provided that the notice requiring him to be present at the promulgation is served through his bondsmen or warden and counsel.[20] Through a new counsel, Escano and Partners Law Offices, Apostol moved for reconsideration of the Decision, hinging primarily on the alleged negligence and irresponsibility of Atty. Salatandre which violated his constitutional and statutory rights.[21] The motion was denied.[22] | |||||