Practice question
Does a prosecutor’s preliminary-investigation determination itself impose a criminal sentence?
- No; it concerns whether to hold the respondent for trial
- Yes; it is the final sentencing judgment
- Yes; it automatically orders lifelong imprisonment
- Yes; it replaces arraignment and adjudication
- Yes; guilt is beyond further examination
Legal references
- Meking v Remulla, GR280455, November11,2025, MAIN opinion, retained judicial rule-making and grave-abuse review: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
- AM24-02-09-SC, May28,2024, recognition of executive investigation rules and repeal of inconsistent Rule112 provisions: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
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