Practice question
An accused qualifies for Article 29 release because the prescribed detention computation has reached the possible maximum, although the trial is unfinished. Explain the effect on the criminal case and the importance of continued court attendance.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2013/ra_10592_2013.html — RA 10592 section 1, amended RPC Article 29: full and four-fifths credit, counsel-assisted writing, reclusion perpetua computation and qualified immediate release.
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