Practice question
For the applicable Section1(b) setting in Manila, no charter exception exists. Counsel insists the complaint must bypass the prosecutor merely because no preliminary investigation is required. Which is correct?
- The victim’s preference repeals the city provision
- Every such complaint must bypass the prosecutor
- Only a private bank receives it
- No criminal case may be instituted
- The specific Manila and chartered-city prosecutor provision must be applied
Legal references
- Rule110 Sections1–4 and15: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- People v. Consebido, GR258563, April2,2025, MAIN decision and prospective prosecutorial tolling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_258563_2025.html
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