Practice question
Before RTC conviction, an accused in custody faces an offense not punishable by reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment. Under section 4, what is the ordinary classification of bail?
- Prohibited in all cases.
- Entirely dependent on the complainant’s preference.
- A matter of right.
- A criminal pardon.
- Available only after conviction.
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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