Practice question
A court has statutory jurisdiction over the offense and a proper territorial basis. The prosecution argues those facts eliminate any need for personal jurisdiction over the accused. Which is correct?
- The prosecution is correct
- The court may convict any absent stranger merely by naming one
- Territory automatically proves guilt
- Only the victim’s consent supplies personal jurisdiction
- Personal jurisdiction remains a distinct requirement
Legal references
- Gomez v. People, G.R.216824, November10 2020: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2020/nov2020/gr_216824_2020.html
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