Practice question
Under Lacson, does mere silence on a motion for provisional dismissal equal express consent?
- No
- Yes; silence always is direct consent
- Only the prosecutor’s silence matters
- Only the clerk may consent
- Consent is expressly unnecessary
Legal references
- Rules111 Section7,116 Section11,117 and118: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- People v. Lacson, G.R.149453, April1,2003, main resolution, express consent and burden: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2003/apr2003/gr_149453_2003.html
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