Practice question
A sworn statement subscribed by a qualified law-enforcement officer charges a public offense. It is forwarded to the prosecutor for evaluation. Counsel calls it an information already because it was officially received at the prosecution office. Which is correct?
- Official receipt does not supply prosecutor subscription and filing in court required of an information
- Receipt alone transforms every document into an information
- Every police statement is an information on signing
- An information requires only a postal receipt
- Forwarding is equivalent to conviction
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule110 Sections2–5,14,16 and Rule111 Sections1–3: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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