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[2/2] PEOPLE vs Bryan Ferdinand Dy, et al

[2/2] PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. BRYAN FERDINAND DY y LA MADRID and GIOVAN BERNARDINO y GARCIA, accused-appellants.

G.R. Nos. 115236-37 | 2002-01-29

The defense contends that there was no valid arraignment since they were not furnished a copy of the complaint or information. Moreover, the complaint or information was not read in a dialect or language known to them. While they waived their right to enter a plea, they claim that they never waived their right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against them.

Concededly, the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation may not be waived. Indeed, the defense may waive their right to enter a plea and let the court enter a plea of "not guilty" in their behalf. However, it becomes altogether a different...