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Practice question: Rights of the Accused

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What presumption does Article III, Section 14(2), expressly provide for an accused in a criminal prosecution?
  1. Innocence until the contrary is proved.
  2. Guilt upon the filing of every complaint.
  3. Guilt whenever the case attracts publicity.
  4. Liability unless the accused proves a negative.
  5. Guilt based solely on official suspicion.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article III Section 14: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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