Practice question
After RTC conviction of an offense not punishable by reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment, while the judgment is not final, what is bail’s ordinary classification?
- Still an unconditional pre-conviction right.
- Discretionary under section 5, subject to its limitations.
- Automatically cancelled in every case regardless of the Rule.
- An automatic acquittal.
- Dependent solely on ability to pay.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 114 sections 4–8 and 24: bail as right, discretionary bail, strong evidence, burden and finality.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/mar2006/gr_158763_2006.html — Miranda v. Tuliao, G.R. 158763, March 31, 2006, main opinion: custody as prerequisite for bail.
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