Practice question
Is a mere prior accusation the same as having been previously punished under Article14(10)?
- Only an unsigned report is needed
- Yes, every accusation is punishment
- No
- Yes, every complaint is a served sentence
- Yes, a rumor supplies all conditions
Legal references
- Revised Penal Code, Articles14(9)-(10),19-20 and160, as applicable: https://lawphil.net/statutes/acts/act1930/act_3815_1930.html
- Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule110 Sections8-9, allegation of aggravating circumstances: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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