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Practice question: Suspension of Arraignment

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Practice question

Which additional ground is expressly listed for suspension of arraignment under section 11?
  1. The existence of a prejudicial question.
  2. Any civil suit whatsoever.
  3. A private promise to postpone.
  4. Any accusation that the judge is strict.
  5. Any unfinished business trip.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 116 section 11: grounds and limits of suspension; Rule 111 sections 6–7: qualifying prejudicial question.
  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2018/sep2018/gr_186403_2018.html — Corpus v. Pamular, G.R. 186403, September 5, 2018, main opinion: 60-day limit and arrest-warrant distinction.

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