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Practice question: Motion to Reopen or for Reinvestigation

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An information has been filed and the prosecutor wishes to reinvestigate. Explain the court's role before and after reinvestigation under Crespo v. Mogul.

Legal references

  • DOJ Department Circular No. 015, s. 2024, Section 10, reopening paragraph; Crespo v. Mogul, G.R. No. L-53373, June 30, 1987, main decision.
  • Reviewed primary authority, Verbatim primary issuance reproduction, Section 10 reopening paragraph: https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/
  • Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, court permission and disposition after reinvestigation: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/jun1987/gr_l-53373_1987.html

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