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Nonappearance of Accused

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  1. If the accused fails to appear at scheduled promulgation despite notice, how does Rule 120 permit promulgation to proce…
  2. What consequence does Rule 120 prescribe when a judgment is one of conviction and the accused's failure to appear at pr…
  3. Within what period from promulgation may the absent convicted accused surrender and file the prescribed motion for leav…
  4. An accused unjustifiably misses promulgation of a non-light-offense conviction despite notice. Counsel simply files a m…
  5. Within fifteen days from promulgation, an absent convicted accused surrenders and moves for leave, stating and proving …
  6. A convicted accused receives proper notice but deliberately stays away from promulgation and remains at large. His lawy…
  7. An accused is confined in another province when judgment is to be promulgated. Court personnel assume that only physica…
  8. Explain how judgment may be promulgated when the accused fails to appear despite notice, and distinguish that procedure…
  9. State the procedure by which a convicted accused who missed promulgation may seek access to remedies under Rule 120, Se…
  10. Explain why the general requirement of personal presence at promulgation must be read with Rule 120's express qualifica…
  11. If conviction is for a light offense, in whose presence may judgment be pronounced under Rule120 Section6?
  12. When the judge is absent or outside the province or city, who may promulgate the judgment under Section6?