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Practice question: Quantum of Evidence: Prima Facie Evidence with Reasonable Certainty of Conviction

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does the phrase evidence-at-hand permit an indictment supported only by evidence hoped to be found later?
  1. Yes, if a trial date is available
  2. Yes, if the complainant is confident
  3. No
  4. Only the respondent’s occupation matters
  5. Only the complaint’s length matters

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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