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

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Practice question

How did People v. Consebido direct application of its new tolling rule for offenses covered by expedited procedure?
  1. Retroactively against every accused
  2. Prospectively
  3. Only after conviction
  4. Only if the accused consents
  5. Only to civil collection suits

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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