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Practice question: When Not Required

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Practice question

An offense is punishable by three years and falls exclusively within first-level court jurisdiction. No special rule alters the procedure. Which DC28 track applies?
  1. Regular preliminary investigation solely under the old four-year threshold
  2. No screening of any kind
  3. Automatic final trial before the prosecutor
  4. Expedited preliminary investigation
  5. Only summary investigation under the one-year category

Legal references

  • DC28 s.2024 Section8: https://naro.law.upd.edu.ph/storage/01JX9CFN63VA8GGWZNTT46532P.pdf

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