Practice question
An accused has limited income, stable local ties and serious health issues. The offense carries a substantial penalty and the record contains evidence relevant to flight. One side says poverty alone fixes a nominal amount; the other says penalty alone fixes any demanded amount. Which is best?
- The judge must assess all pertinent Section9 factors and set reasonable nonexcessive bail
- Poverty conclusively eliminates every appearance concern
- Penalty permits an unlimited punitive amount
- Health is categorically irrelevant
- Stable ties automatically prove the prosecution false
Legal references
- Rule114 Section9: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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