Practice question
An administrative case was filed while the respondent was still in service and the competent disciplinary body acquired jurisdiction. The respondent later separates and argues that separation automatically erased the pending case. Under Pagano, is that categorical claim sound?
- Yes, every separation erases prior conduct.
- No; separation does not automatically divest jurisdiction already acquired over the pending administrative case.
- Yes, resignation is a universal pardon.
- Yes, the respondent may revoke a tribunal's jurisdiction by leaving.
- Yes, all lawful penalties become identical to imprisonment.
Legal references
- Pagano v. Nazarro, G.R. No. 149072, September 21, 2007, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/sep2007/gr_149072_2007.html
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