Practice question
What does Rule 116 section 1(d) require when an accused pleads guilty but presents exculpatory evidence?
- The guilty plea is deemed withdrawn and a not-guilty plea entered.
- The court must disregard every defense automatically.
- The accused must be punished for presenting evidence.
- The guilty plea conclusively defeats all evidence.
- The charge disappears without adjudication.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 116 sections 1(d), 5, 6 and 8: exculpatory evidence, withdrawal before finality and counsel safeguards.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2020/sep2020/gr_241257_2020.html — People v. Pagal, G.R. 241257, September 29, 2020, main opinion: improvident plea, independent evidence and case-specific appellate consequences.
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