Practice question
An ordinary offense prescribes six months imprisonment plus a fine. No special exception applies. Under DC28 Section6, does the addition of the fine remove it from summary investigation?
- No; the provision includes both imprisonment in that band and a fine
- Yes; every combined penalty requires regular investigation
- Yes; any fine eliminates prosecutorial screening
- Yes; combined penalties require a civil action only
- Yes; counsel chooses the track by omitting the fine
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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