S. Right Against Double Jeopardy

Purpose

• To furnish the accused with a description of the charge against him as will enable him to make his defenses.
• To avail himself of his conviction or acquittal against a further prosecution for the same cause.
• To inform the court of the facts alleged. (U.S. v. Karelsen, G.R. No. 1376, Jan. 21, 1904)