Practice question
A valid arrest is referred for inquest. Does custody alone establish the identity and every element of the alleged offense for charging?
- Yes, lawful arrest conclusively proves guilt.
- Yes, the officer’s referral eliminates all elements.
- No.
- Yes, a jail entry automatically is a conviction.
- Yes, the accused must prove innocence before evaluation.
Legal references
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R. No. 280455, November 11, 2025, EN BANC MAIN decision, quoting DC 015 (2024), Rule II, Section 5 applicable to preliminary investigations AND inquest proceedings: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/4/70233
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