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Practice question: Motion to Reopen or for Reinvestigation

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Practice question

A reopening motion presents a newly obtained but irrelevant document. Explain why the prosecutor need not equate novelty with substantial value.

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/
  • Crespo v. Mogul, G.R.L-53373, June30,1987: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/jun1987/gr_l-53373_1987.html

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