Practice question
If the acquittal lacks an express reasonable-doubt declaration, may its basis be inferred from the decision text under Article29?
- Only the title can be read
- The absence always proves factual innocence
- Yes
- Inference is expressly forbidden
- A blank ruling conclusively decides every civil element
Legal references
- Rules110 Section14,111 Sections1–3 and119 Section19: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- Civil Code Articles29,32–34 and2034: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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