Practice question
A written pre-trial admission bears the accused’s signature but no counsel signature. The prosecutor says the judge’s approval cures that omission without more. Which is best?
- Approval eliminates every other safeguard
- Court approval does not replace the separate requirement that counsel also sign
- The accused’s signature is always irrelevant
- The prosecutor can sign as defense counsel
- The omitted signature automatically dismisses the prosecution
Legal references
- Rule118 Section2: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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