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

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Why did Consebido affirm dismissal of the actual tax prosecution despite clarifying prosecutorial tolling? Discuss the distinction between discovery and filing, and between interruption and revival.

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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