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Contreras vs. Venida

HON. MANUEL E. CONTRERAS, PRESIDING JUDGE, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT, OCAMPO, CAMARINES SUR, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. FREDDIE A. VENIDA, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 5190 | 2022-07-26

D E C I S I O N
 
PER CURIAM:
 
For the Court's consideration is the letter[1] dated November 25, 1999 of complainant Judge Manuel E. Contreras (Judge Contreras) of the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) of Paracale, Camarines Norte, bringing to the Court's attention his Order[2] dated October 28, 1999, recommending that respondent Atty. Freddie A. Venida (Atty. Venida) undergo a neuro-psychiatric examination in order to determine: (a) whether or not he is still fit to engage in the practice of law; and (b) whether or not he is competent to stand trial being the accused in numerous cases.
 
The Facts

In his letter, Judge...