Practice question
Before arraignment, a fiscal seeks dismissal following reinvestigation. The accused argues Crespo applies only after plea, so the executive recommendation must control now. Which is correct?
- The court’s discretion over the filed case applies before or after arraignment
- Only a plea activates judicial control
- Reinvestigation automatically vacates the information
- Only an appellate court may act before plea
- The Secretary’s directive is an acquittal
Legal references
- A.M.24-02-09-SC, May28,2024: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R.280455, November11,2025, main ruling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
- Crespo v. Mogul, G.R.L-53373, June30,1987: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/jun1987/gr_l-53373_1987.html
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