REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Second Judicial Region

BRANCH 04
(Family Court)
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, CRIMINAL CASE NO. 23658

-versus - For:

MICHAEL ASTEJADA y Taguiam, “Robbery with Violence or Intimidation

Accused. of Persons”

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APPLICATION FOR PROBATION

ACCUSED, assisted by the PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, unto this Honorable Court,
most respectfully applies for Probation under P.D. No. 968, as amended, by R.A. 10707 and avers,
that:

1. On February 15, 2023, accused pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of simple theft and
was sentenced to suffer an indeterminate penalty of Four (4) months of arresto mayor
medium, as minimum, to two (2) years and four (4) months of prision correccional
minimum as, maximum.

2. The offense for which accused was convicted is not a crime against the Security of the
State and Public Order;

3. The accused does not suffer from any of the disqualifications of the Probation Law and
he would like to avail of the benefits and privileges accorded by law to first time
offenders;

4. The accused has not been previously placed on probation under the provisions of P.D.
968, as amended by R.A. 10707;

5. The accused is sincerely remorseful of having committed the offense and if granted
probation, he is willing to undergo supervision under such terms and conditions that
may be imposed by the Honorable Court.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable

Court that the Application for Probation be referred to the Parole and Probation Officer of
Tuguegarao City,Cagayan for the requisite post-sentence investigation and thereafter, the
application for probation be approved. 

Other reliefs which may be just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed for.

Respectfully Submitted.

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. February 20, 2023.

PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Department of Justice
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

By:
 DENNIS C. SAQUING
Public Attorney II
Roll No. 64401
IBP O.R. No. 269564/ 01/04/2023/ ORTIGAS, PASIG CITY
MCLE Compliance Certificate No. VII-0025627/Valid Until April 14, 2025

With my Conformity:

MICHAEL ASTEJADA
Accused

NOTICE

Atty. VENUS GUZMAN-SAQUING

Branch Clerk of Court
Regional Trial Court– BRANCH 4
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Greetings!

This is a notice that the foregoing manifestation will be submitted for the consideration of
the Honorable Court immediately or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard.

DENNIS C. SAQUING
Public Attorney II

COPY FURNISHED BY PERSONAL SERVICE:

Pros. Marinette Daliuag

Assistant City Prosecutor
Office of the City Prosecutor
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Parole and Probation Office

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan