Practice question
An offense occurs aboard a train during its trip. Under Rule 110, Section 15(b), is the place of departure among the potentially proper territories?
- Yes.
- No, only the precise kilometer marker may qualify.
- No, only the accused’s birthplace may qualify.
- No, departure is always excluded.
- No, all train offenses lack venue.
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
- AAA v. BBB, G.R. No. 212448, January 11, 2018, main decision; RA 9262, Sections 5(i) and 7: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2018/jan2018/gr_212448_2018.html
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