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Practice question: Scope and Limitations

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Practice question

Under the present Constitution, an ordinary presidential pardon may be granted at what stage?
  1. Before any offense is committed
  2. After conviction by final judgment
  3. Whenever a criminal complaint is merely rumored
  4. Only before trial begins
  5. Only while an appeal necessarily remains pending

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 19: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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