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Practice question: Lesser Offense

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Practice question

Explain Aquino’s treatment of an available opposition ground omitted by the prosecution and distinguish it from a ground actually raised but not decided.

Legal references

  • Rules of Court, Rule116 Sections1,3–9: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
  • Aquino v People, GR259094, January28,2025, EN BANC MAIN opinion, comprehensive drug plea-bargaining guidelines1,3,5–12: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/jan2025/gr_259094_2025.html

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