Practice question
When the accused pleads guilty to a noncapital offense, what does Rule 116, Section 4 provide regarding reception of evidence?
- Evidence is always forbidden
- The court may receive evidence from the parties to determine the penalty
- Only the accused may decide whether the judge receives evidence
- Evidence can be received only after the judgment is final
- The court must dismiss the information
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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