Practice question
The prosecutor demands that a prior forfeiture conclusively fix bail at any amount requested, without regard to other circumstances or excessiveness. Which is correct?
- Every forfeiture authorizes an unlimited punitive amount.
- A prosecutor may set bail conclusively without judicial judgment.
- All other listed factors cease to exist.
- Past forfeiture makes any amount constitutionally reasonable.
- Forfeiture is relevant but does not remove the reasonable-amount and non-excessiveness requirements.
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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