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Practice question: Inquest

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Distinguish release for an invalid warrantless arrest from release because an otherwise valid arrest referral remains incomplete beyond the applicable Article 125 period.

Legal references

  • https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/ — Reproduced DOJ D.C. No. 015, series of 2024, §§12–20 (inquest and remedies); issuance upheld in Meking.
  • https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/4/70233 — Meking v. Remulla, G.R. No. 280455, November 11, 2025, EN BANC MAIN decision (DOJ-NPS rules and executive charging standard).

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