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

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Practice question

Explain the section 5 restrictions where RTC imprisonment exceeds six years, distinguishing discretion from unrestricted choice.

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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