Practice question
A prosecutor asks the trial court to pronounce a death sentence but state that its execution is indefinitely suspended under RA 9346. May the court use that formulation?
- Yes, because only executions are prohibited.
- Yes, if the prosecutor promises not to seek execution.
- No; RA 9346 prohibits imposition and requires the applicable statutory substitute.
- Yes, if the offense is especially serious.
- No, because every conviction must instead be dismissed.
Legal references
- RA 9346, Sections 1–4, death-penalty prohibition, substitute penalties and clemency: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2006/ra_9346_2006.html
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