Practice question
An accused is charged with an offense punishable by reclusion perpetua. When does section 7 prohibit bail?
- When the evidence of guilt is strong.
- Whenever the complainant requests imprisonment, without evidence.
- Only after the accused confesses.
- Only if the accused owns property.
- Never, because every charge is bailable as an absolute right.
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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