Practice question
Explain the distinction between compelled testimonial evidence and physical evidence for purposes of Article III, Section 17. Does the distinction mean that every bodily examination or collection is automatically lawful?
Legal references
- Dela Cruz v. People, G.R. No. 200748, July 23, 2014, main decision, testimonial and physical evidence distinguished: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/57255
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