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Practice question: Institution of Criminal Action; Effect on Prescriptive Period

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Practice question

A timely criminal complaint falls within Consebido's prospective rule, but prosecutorial investigation delays the information. Analyze the prescription objection that only court filing can interrupt the period because expedited procedure applies.

Legal references

  • People v. Consebido, G.R. No. 258563, April 2, 2025, Decision of the Court; Rule 110, Section 1.
  • Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, prescription and prospective tolling ruling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_258563_2025.html
  • Reviewed primary authority, Rule 110, Section 1: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html

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