Practice question
Which combination is necessary for the ordinary former-jeopardy bar under Rule 117 section 7?
- Any complaint, even without plea or competent court.
- A valid sufficient charge before a competent court, plea, and a conviction, acquittal or qualifying termination.
- Only an investigation by police.
- Only a private demand letter.
- Only a press report about the accused.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 117 section 7: prior jeopardy, included offenses and specified graver-offense exceptions.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_259277_2026.html — Bakal v. People, G.R. 259277, 2026 main opinion: finality of acquittal and strict jurisdictional standard for Rule 65 review.
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