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Practice question: Lesser Offense

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Upon receipt of a framework-compliant drug plea proposal, what assessment does Aquino direct the judge to order?
  1. A drug dependency assessment
  2. A tax assessment of every witness
  3. An election recount
  4. An estate appraisal
  5. No assessment can be ordered

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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