Practice question
A law using non-RPC penalty terminology formerly prescribed death. The court asks only which Section 2 replacement applies under RA 9346, with guilt and all other sentencing issues assumed. Which is correct?
- Reclusion perpetua in every category without distinction
- Life imprisonment under Section 2(b)
- Automatic restoration of death by old wording
- No sentence may ever be imposed
- The judge may select any private punishment
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 9346, Sections 1–2: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2006/ra_9346_2006.html
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