CRIMINAL CASE NO.

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES V. MILA EVERYDAY Y OVALTINE

(EVERYBODY is in the courtroom waiting for the judge)

Interpreter All rise! Court is now in session, witness the Honorable Judge Jeffrey Buena presiding.
Silence is hereby enjoined. Let us bow our heads in prayer.

(Tatayo lahat)

Almighty God, we stand in Your Holy Presence as our Supreme Judge. We humbly beseech
You to bless and inspire us so that what we think, say and do will be in accordance with Your
will. Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirit and fill our hearts with fraternal love, wisdom
and understanding, so that we can become effective channels of truth, justice and peace. In
our proceedings today, guide us in the path of righteousness for the fulfilment of Your greater
glory. Amen.

Judge: (Judge bangs gavel once, everybody sits down.) Call the cases.
PRESENTATION OF WITNESS
Interpreter: For Initial reception of evidence, Criminal Case No. 12345: People of the Philippines versus
Mila Everyday y Ovaltine for Violation of Sec. 11, Article II Republic Act 9165.
Judge: Appearances?

Prosecutor: Good morning, Your Honor. Same appearances for the Prosecution.

Defense: Good morning, Your Honor. Same appearances for the Accused

Judge: Is the accused present?

Defense: Yes, Your Honor, we have the Accused in court.
Judge: Alright, is the prosecution ready?
Prosec: Yes, Your Honor, we are ready to present our witness.
Judge: You may, proceed, Fiscal.
Prosec: May we call to the witness stand Agent Sanilyn Ramirez, your Honor.
Witness proceeds to the witness stand
Please remain standing, ma’am, and raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in this proceeding, so help you God?

Court Interpreter:
Chemist: Yes, ma’am.

Court Interpreter: Sit down, ma’am. Please state your name, age, and other personal cirumstances.
Chemist: I am Sanilyn Viernes Ramirez, (age), married char, presently assigned at PDEA RO-I and a
resident of (ewan).
Court Interpreter: Your Honor, the witness is Sanilyn Viernes Ramirez, (age), married char, presently assigned
at PDEA RO-I and a resident of (ewan).
Judge: Your witness, Fiscal.
Prosecutor Your Honor, the testimony of tis witness is being offered to prove the material allegations in
the Information. May I proceed your Honor
Judge: Any comments, counsel?
Defense: We will cross-examine the witness your honor
Judge: Proceed.
Prosecutor: Questions + manifestations
Seizing Officer c/o sanilyn
Prosec: That would be all for the prosecution.
CROSS-EXAMINATION
Judge
Defense
Judge:
FORMAL OFFER
Prosec: We are formally offering for exhibit A chuchuchu… (c/o mic)
Judge:
Defense: Objections

Judge Order (blah blah blah)

Judge SO ORDERED.
Judge Next case
Interpreter