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Practice question: Exclusionary Rule

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Practice question

Under Article III, section 12(3), what is the consequence for a confession or admission obtained in violation of section 12 or section 17?
  1. It is automatically conclusive proof of guilt.
  2. It is admissible whenever officers believe it true.
  3. It is inadmissible in evidence against the person who made it.
  4. It becomes admissible when printed neatly.
  5. It must be admitted if the alleged offense is serious.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article III, section 12, https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • Republic Act No. 7438, sections 2–3, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7438_1992.html

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