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Practice question: Bail as a Matter of Right vs. Matter of Discretion

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Can the appellate court review an RTC resolution on discretionary bail after notice to the adverse party?
  1. Yes; motu proprio or on a party’s motion
  2. No; an RTC bail ruling is always unreviewable
  3. Only with unanimous public approval
  4. Only after the accused completes sentence
  5. Only in a separate adoption case

Legal references

  • Rules of Court, Rule114 Sections5,8,17,19,26: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html

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