Practice question
The prosecution opposes a drug plea proposal on selected grounds and later seeks to rely on another available ground omitted from its opposition. What principle does Aquino apply?
- The omitted available ground is treated as waived under its omnibus-motion approach
- Every omitted ground remains reserved indefinitely
- Only the accused can waive anything
- The court must invent every omitted objection
- Omission automatically requires conviction of the original charge
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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