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Practice question: Service of Sentence

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Distinguish imposing sentences from the Article 70 limit on service.

Legal references

  • In re Petition for Habeas Corpus of Pete Lagran, G.R. No. 147270, August 15, 2001, main decision, successive service and Article 70: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2001/aug2001/gr_147270_2001.html
  • Mejorada v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. Nos. L-51065-72, June 30, 1987, en banc main decision, imposition distinguished from service: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/jun1987/gr_l-51065_1987.html

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