Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 19) — The mayor of Mabini, Batangas and his two brothers went through questioning on Monday at the Department of Justice (DOJ) over illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
Lawyer Cipriano Asilo said his clients did not present evidence to refute claims against them. This means the complaint will be resolved based on the evidence presented by authorities.
“May available legal remedies po diyan. Kapag natanggap namin yung inquest resolution whatever will be the result, whether it is for filing ng information or pwede ring maging release for further investigation. Depende sa ating inquest prosecutor,” Asilo explained.
[Translation: There are legal remedies available. When we received the inquest resolution whatever will be the result, whether it is for filing of information or it could be a release for further investigation. It is all up to the inquest prosecutor.]
An inquest is a summary investigation conducted on persons arrested without a warrant.It’s up to the prosecutor to determine whether the person should remain in custody and face charges later.
Authorities arrested Mayor Nilo Villanueva and his brothers Oliver and Bayani over the weekend after police raided their properties.
