Practice question
If several improperly joined offenses are charged but only one is proved, does waiver authorize convictions on the unproved offenses?
- Yes, every allegation becomes proof on waiver.
- No.
- Yes, waiver conclusively admits all counts.
- Yes, evidence is unnecessary after arraignment.
- Yes, the court must convict on all allegations.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 110, Sections 7-15; Rule 116, Section 9; Rule 117, Sections 3(f) and 9; Rule 120, Section 3, as relevant: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- Revised Penal Code, Article 48, as amended by Act 4000 (grave or less grave felonies), official consolidated text: https://pcw.gov.ph/act-no-3815-the-revised-penal-code/
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