Practice question
A properly arraigned accused objects that a prosecution witness was not named in the information, relying solely on Rule116 Section1(a). Which is correct?
- An unnamed witness automatically requires acquittal
- The list invariably excludes all other witnesses
- Arraignment permanently closes the evidence list
- Only the accused may call unnamed witnesses
- That provision expressly allows other prosecution witnesses at trial
Legal references
- Rules115–116, Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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