Practice question
The accused expressly refuses to enter any plea because he cannot understand the charge. The judge orders a guilty plea entered as a sanction for refusal and proceeds to sentence. What does Section1(c) require instead?
- A not-guilty plea must be entered for refusal to plead
- Guilty must be entered as punishment for silence
- The prosecutor may convict by declaration
- Refusal waives every element of the crime
- The clerk may enter any plea preferred by the complainant
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule116 Sections1,3–9: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- People v Pagal, GR241257, September29,2020, EN BANC MAIN opinion, searching-inquiry guidelines: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2020/sep2020/gr_241257_2020.html
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