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Norma De Joya Vs. The Jail Warden of Batangas City, et al

NORMA DE JOYA, petitioner, vs. THE JAIL WARDEN OF BATANGAS CITY AND HON. RUBEN A. GALVEZ AS PRESIDING JUDGE OF BATANGAS CITY MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES, BRANCH I, respondents.

G.R. Nos. 159418-19 | 2003-12-10

D E C I S I O N

CALLEJO, SR., J.:

This is a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Norma de Joya praying for her release from the Batangas City Jail on the claim that her detention was illegal.

The Antecedents

The petitioner was charged separately with violations of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 before the Municipal Trial Court In Cities in Batangas City. The docket numbers and accusatory portion of each of the Informations reads:

Criminal Case No. 25484

That on or about September 28, 1994 at Batangas City, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the above-named accused, well-knowing that she does not have...