Practice question
The accused freely narrates the incident during a searching inquiry. The prosecutor presents nothing and claims the narrative alone necessarily authorizes conviction. Which is correct?
- A confession label always authorizes conviction
- Every narrative automatically proves all charged circumstances
- The searching inquiry is the entire trial in every case
- Counsel’s agreement eliminates the prosecution duty
- Pagal rejects treating inquiry admissions and the plea as a substitute for required prosecution proof
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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