Practice question
The prosecution timely presents multiple supported objections to a drug plea offer. The review record is incomplete and does not permit determination whether the trial court correctly considered them. What course does Aquino’s incomplete-record guideline prescribe?
- Direct the trial court to rule again following the governing plea-bargaining principles
- Assume all disputed facts favor the bargain
- Assume guilt of the original charge without trial
- Treat the incomplete record as automatic acquittal
- Erase all objections solely because review was sought
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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