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Practice question: Searching Inquiry

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

In a proceeding governed by Rule116 Section3, does a satisfactory searching inquiry eliminate the prosecution’s duty to present proof?
  1. No
  2. Yes; the inquiry replaces every exhibit
  3. Only defense evidence may be received
  4. The judge must immediately convict
  5. The complainant’s preference decides

Legal references

  • Rules115–116, Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
  • People v. Pagal, G.R.241257, September29,2020, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2020/sep2020/gr_241257_2020.html

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