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All ▸ Bar 2024 ▸ CRIMINAL LAW ▸ II. REVISED PENAL CODE - BOOK ONE ▸ F. Extinction of Criminal Liability ▸ 1. Total Extinction ▸ d. Absolute Pardon

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Total Extinction: Absolute Pardon

David was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. After serving 20 years of his sentence, he filed a petition for absolute pardon. The President, upon considering his case, granted him an absolute pardon, effectively releasing him from prison. However, shortly after his release, a new piece of evidence came to light proving that David was innocent of the crime.

Based on the given scenario, discuss the following:

  1. What is absolute pardon and its legal effect?
  2. Can David seek additional legal remedies despite having been granted an absolute pardon? If so, what remedies are available to him?
  3. What is the significance of the newly discovered evidence in David's case?


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