Practice question
A case was pending without trial when RA 10660 took effect, but concerns an offense committed before effectivity. Explain why the general pending-case transition language does not alone determine application of the new jurisdiction and voting amendments.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 10660: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2015/ra_10660_2015.html Sections 2 and 5, amending PD 1606 Section 4.
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