Practice question
An accused voluntarily gives direct testimony on an alibi. The prosecutor seeks lawful cross-examination concerning matters covered by that testimony. The accused claims the privilege against compelled self-incrimination categorically forbids every cross-question after choosing to testify. Which is correct?
- The claim defeats every cross-examination automatically
- The accused’s direct account becomes conclusive without testing
- Only the judge may ever hear testimony
- The accused must surrender every unrelated privilege
- Rule 115 permits cross-examination on matters covered by the direct examination
Legal references
- Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 115, Section 1: https://lawphil.net/courts/supreme/rc/rc_110-127_2000.html; Section 1(d)–(e).
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