Practice question
Which describes the in flagrante delicto ground under Rule 113, Section 5(a)?
- The suspect has a bad reputation
- An offense was committed years earlier by someone
- Police want to investigate without evidence
- The person has committed, is committing or is attempting an offense in the arresting person's presence
- The suspect declines a voluntary interview
Legal references
- Rule 113, Section 5; Patotoy v. People, G.R. No. 257910, March 4, 2025, main decision.
- Reviewed primary authority, Rule 113, Section 5: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, overt acts and fine-only distinction: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/mar2025/gr_257910_2025.html
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