Practice question
A convicted appellant argues that advanced age and an alleged absence of flight conclusively require bail because no listed circumstance was shown. The court examines the application and states lawful discretionary reasons for denial. Is grave abuse established merely by the appellant’s theory?
- No; absence of the listed circumstances does not itself compel bail or establish grave abuse
- Yes, age always creates an absolute postconviction right
- Yes, any denial is jurisdictionless
- No, because discretion can never be reviewed
- The court must decide the whole appeal finally at the bail hearing
Legal references
- Leviste v. CA, G.R.189122, March17 2010: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/mar2010/gr_189122_2010.html
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