Practice question
A custodial confession is oral only. The State relies specifically on Section2(d) and says witnesses can replace its writing-and-signature requirement. Which is correct?
- Witnesses always eliminate the writing requirement
- The specified statutory confession safeguard requires writing and signature
- Only an audio title matters
- A police report automatically is the suspect’s signed confession
- Counsel can sign instead of the suspect in every case
Legal references
- Republic Act7438, Sections2–4: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7438_1992.html
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