Practice question
A judge fixes a punitive amount solely to keep an otherwise bailable accused jailed and refuses to consider financial ability or appearance circumstances. Is that consistent with Section9?
- Yes, bail is an advance criminal penalty
- Yes, financial ability is prohibited evidence
- No, every accused automatically chooses the amount
- No; the court must apply the reasonableness standard and relevant factors without excessive bail
- Only the prosecutor may set an unreviewable amount
Legal references
- Rule114 Sections1 and9: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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