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Practice question: Searching Inquiry

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Practice question

May the accused present evidence on his own behalf in the Section3 proceeding?
  1. No; the plea prohibits defense evidence
  2. Yes
  3. Only the prosecutor may request it
  4. Only after final conviction
  5. Only civil evidence unrelated to the case

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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