Practice question
An accused has been arraigned and duly notified of trial but deliberately fails to appear without justification. Does the Constitution categorically forbid continuing trial in the accused's absence?
- Yes, any absence permanently terminates prosecution.
- No; Article III, Section 14(2), permits trial to proceed when those conditions exist.
- Yes, unless the accused signs a new consent before every hearing.
- Yes, because arraignment makes every later attendance optional without consequence.
- No; therefore every absent person may be tried without arraignment or notice.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article III Section 14: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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