Practice question
What is a central function of a criminal bill of particulars?
- Clarifying the charge so the accused can properly plead and prepare for trial without unfair surprise.
- Automatically dismissing every criminal charge.
- Proving guilt without witnesses.
- Replacing the prosecution’s burden of proof.
- Requiring a guilty plea.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 116 sections 9–10: bill of particulars and distinct material-evidence inspection procedure.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/feb2024/gr_258841_2024.html — Enrile v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. 258841, February 27, 2024, main opinion: ultimate-fact particulars, surprise and limits of evidentiary disclosure.
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