Practice question
The prosecutor objects both on an inconsistent internal DOJ policy and on evidence of relapse after rehabilitation. The judge addresses only the policy objection and grants the bargain without resolving the relapse ground. On review, what does Aquino require concerning the unresolved ground?
- The trial court must be directed to hear and rule on the pending evidentiary objection
- The policy defect automatically erases the relapse objection
- The bargain is unreviewable in every case
- The reviewing court must invent missing evidence
- The accused must be convicted of every original charge without further proceedings
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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