Doyok's lawyer asks charges be dropped

Doyok's lawyer asks charges be dropped

TANGERANG (JP): The lawyer for noted comedian Sudharmaji,
alias Doyok, on trial for the possession of drugs, asked a panel
of judges at the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday to dismiss
all charges against his client.

With Doyok in tears for almost the entire session, lawyer
Asjier said the charges should be dropped because the Criminal
Code did not clearly define what was meant by the "possession" of
drugs.

"The code gives no descriptive explanation or limitations for
the meaning of 'possessing', but in judicial practice it is
defined as carrying, using and selling (drugs). Then, did the 0.5
gram (packet) of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), which was
weighed at 0.12 grams, belong to the defendant?" the lawyer asked
the panel of judges, led by Rukmini.

The lawyer also said the Rp 150,000 Doyok gave to Rizal Indra
Kresna was to reimburse him for the travel expenses he incurred
in purchasing spare parts for Doyok's car. He emphasized that the
money was not for drugs.

The courtroom was packed with visitors, including fellow
comedian Tarzan.

While the comedian insisted the shabu-shabu in question did
not belong to him, he admitted he was wrong to become involved in
drugs.

"I very much regret becoming involved in the use of drugs. I
never imagined things would go so wrong, especially being locked
up in a cell. I truly regret this and ask for the judge's
forgiveness," Doyok said after the hearing.

The prosecutors have asked that Doyok be sentenced to 15
months in jail and be fined Rp 300,000 for the possession of 0.5
grams of shabu-shabu.

The trial was adjourned until Monday, at which time the judges
are expected to read their verdict. (41/edt)