Practice question
The prosecution seeks a midtrial amendment adding a new essential allegation that defeats the defense prepared to the original charge. It offers judicial leave but no lawful basis for treating the change as nonprejudicial. Which is best?
- Leave automatically validates every substantial change
- Leave alone does not satisfy the post-plea rule; the amendment must be formal and nonprejudicial
- The accused’s preparation is never relevant
- All amendments are forbidden merely because trial began
- A new label cures the missing safeguards
Legal references
- Rule110 Section14: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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