Practice question
Officers executing a lawful arrest reasonably believe the suspect is inside a building. They announce authority and purpose and are refused entry. Does Rule 113 invariably require them to abandon the arrest because the door is locked?
- Yes, a lock always defeats arrest powers.
- Yes, even after refusal of admittance.
- No; section 11 permits breaking entry under its stated conditions, while force remains limited to lawful necessity.
- No; officers may break into any building without reason or announcement.
- Yes, unless the owner first confesses.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 113 sections 2, 3 and 6–14: restraint, information, assistance, entry and access to counsel.
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