Practice question
Under Rule 110, Section 1, what is the general effect of institution of a criminal action on prescription of the offense charged, unless a special law provides otherwise?
- It interrupts prescription
- It automatically convicts the accused
- It eliminates all limitation periods permanently
- It doubles the prescribed penalty
- It converts the offense into a civil claim
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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