Practice question
A citizen was sentenced by final judgment to exactly one year of imprisonment. He completed the sentence one year ago, has received no plenary pardon or amnesty, and has no other restoration basis. He argues that Section 11(a) applies only to sentences longer than one year. Which answer is correct?
- The ground includes a sentence of not less than one year; the stated restoration conditions have not yet been met
- Exactly one year is categorically below the threshold
- The period is measured only from the filing of the criminal complaint
- Every completed sentence immediately removes this statutory disability
- A private promise to behave replaces a plenary pardon
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 8189, Sections 9 and 11, voter qualifications and disqualifications: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1996/ra_8189_1996.html
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