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Practice question: When Not Required

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A respondent predicts a short sentence for an offense prescribing three years imprisonment and a fine, exclusively cognizable by a first-level court. Explain why the prediction does not select summary investigation.

Legal references

  • DOJ Department Circular028, November13,2024, Sections4–8, official ONAR copy pages2–3: https://naro.law.upd.edu.ph/storage/01JX9CFN63VA8GGWZNTT46532P.pdf ; official registration: https://naro.law.upd.edu.ph/issuances/6592
  • 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

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