Practice question
A prosecutor refuses to consider an authenticated physical exhibit because only testimonial evidence can establish a prima facie case. Which is correct?
- Physical evidence is exclusively a civil-law concept
- The refusal follows Section5
- All exhibits require a confession first
- Only the respondent may introduce objects
- The rule expressly includes real evidence
Legal references
- DOJ Department Circular 015 (2024), Sections2–7,10,15–16,19–20; primary issuance text reproduced at https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R.280455, November11,2025, main ruling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
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