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Practice question: Community Service (See also AM 20-06-14-SC)

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Practice question

Explain the ordinary application timing under A.M. No. 20-06-14-SC and its specific provision for a higher sentence reduced on appeal to arresto menor or arresto mayor.

Legal references

  • RA 11362, Section 3 inserting RPC Article 88a, community service: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11362_2019.html
  • A.M. No. 20-06-14-SC, October 6, 2020, community-service guidelines: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_20-06-14-sc_2020.pdf

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