Practice question
An accused dies before arraignment. A creditor argues the rule requires finishing the criminal trial before any civil claim against the estate is conceivable. Which is correct?
- A deceased person must always undergo a full criminal trial.
- The estate may never face a civil claim.
- All heirs are automatically criminally convicted instead.
- The rule directs dismissal while preserving the stated civil action against the estate.
- Arraignment can simply be conducted on a corpse.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 111 Sections 2-4, civil claims and death of accused: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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