Practice question
A prosecutor asks the judge to convict immediately because the accused has remained silent and public officials believe the charge. The prosecution expressly concedes that it has not proved criminal guilt by the required standard. Which answer follows the accused's constitutional protections?
- Silence always conclusively proves guilt.
- Official belief supplies all missing proof.
- Public interest automatically reverses the presumption of innocence.
- The court may dispense with proof if the allegation is serious.
- The conceded lack of required proof cannot be cured by silence or official belief.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article III Section 14: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article III Section 17: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Rules of Court, Rule 115 Section 1(e), silence not prejudicial: https://lawphil.net/courts/supreme/rc/rc_110-127_2000.html
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