Practice question
The acquittal does not use the exact label reasonable doubt but clearly states that criminal guilt was not proved to that standard. Claimant invokes Article29. Opponent says missing magic words alone defeats it. Which is correct?
- Only the defendant’s preference controls
- Only exact words can ever count
- Every omitted label establishes nonexistence of the act
- The decision text may establish the basis
- The court must ignore its reasons
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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