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2005-02-11 |
CORONA, J. |
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| Nonetheless, and to show the petition's lack of merit, we will likewise discuss petitioner's claim that Jonathan Uy entered into the compromise agreement in violation of his right to counsel under Article III of the 1987 Constitution. A quotation from People v. Enrile[14] upon which petitioner bases his theory should prove instructive:Judge Willelmo C. Forton erred when he gave credence to the sworn statement of Abugatal, considering that it was made without compliance with the requisites of a custodial investigation, including the assistance of counsel. The confession was clearly inadmissible. (underscoring ours) | |||||