Practice question
What evidentiary standard under DOJ Department Circular No. 015, series of 2024, did Meking v. Remulla uphold for the covered preliminary investigations and inquests?
- Mere suspicion
- Preponderance of evidence in all cases
- An accusation without supporting evidence
- Prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction
- A final conviction already entered by a court
Legal references
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R. No. 280455, November 11, 2025, main decision; A.M. No. 24-02-09-SC, May 28, 2024.
- Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, DOJ quantum and executive function: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
- Reviewed primary authority, Court resolution, nature and authority: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
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