Practice question
In a noncapital prosecution, the accused pleads guilty but then produces evidence denying criminal responsibility. Explain why the court should not treat that evidence solely as a request for a lower sentence.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 116, Sections 1(d), 4–5.
- Reviewed primary authority, Rule 116, Sections 1(d), 4–5: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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