Practice question
A lawyer responsible for prosecuting the case offers to act as assisting counsel for a suspect’s waiver. Explain why proof of the lawyer’s professional license alone does not establish eligibility.
Legal references
- RA 7438, April 27, 1992: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7438_1992.html; Section 3.
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article III, Section 12(1).
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