The Supreme Court has cleared the former Provincial Attorney Richard Enojo from accusations that he used his position to unduly influence, persuade, or induce the police into acceding to his request for police assistance.
It will be recalled that the Ombudsman had recommended the filing of the case before the Sandiganbayan that, in turn, convicted Enojo.
The facts of the case state that Enojo requested for police assistance after a portion of his lot in Dauin was included in the sale to a foreigner without his consent. That property, Enojo said, was given to him as part of his attorney’s fees.
Enojo then requested the police to have a conference with the seller and the buyer using the letterhead of the Provincial Legal Office. On the basis of such request, Enojo was charged before the Ombudsman.
However, the police investigator who acted on Enojo’s request told the high court that he was not persuaded nor induced to comply, and that his decision to invite the parties concerned to a conference was not unduly influenced by Enojo who was then the provincial attorney.
The Supreme Court noted and recognized the statement of the policeman that he was just doing his job as part of the standard operating procedure that when someone comes to the Police regardless of stature in life, policemen will always extend such assistance.
Thus, the Supreme Court acquitted Enojo of the crime last April 6, 2022.
Lawyer Enojo said he wanted to clear his name following the shame campaign against him regarding the issue. (Juancho Gallarde)
