Practice question
Is the fact that the accused was a fugitive from justice when arrested an express Section 9 factor?
- No, the rule expressly forbids considering it.
- Yes.
- No, it is relevant only to civil filing fees.
- No, it automatically proves innocence.
- No, only the bondsman’s past conduct matters.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 114, Sections 5, 8-9, 17, 21-23, as specifically discussed: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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