Practice question
A final sentence includes imprisonment and a criminal fine. A valid instrument reduces only the prison term, expressly retaining the fine. Explain why commutation of the stated imprisonment should not be expanded into remission of the fine.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 19: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Revised Penal Code, Articles 94, 95 and 96: https://lawphil.net/statutes/acts/act1930/act_3815_1930.html
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