Practice question
An accused in custody escapes before the next trial dates. The defense asserts that each subsequent trial must be postponed indefinitely until voluntary return. Which statement follows Rule 115?
- Escape guarantees indefinite postponement
- Escape automatically dismisses the prosecution
- Escape is a final conviction
- Escape waives presence on subsequent trial dates until custody is regained, while the prosecution must still establish guilt
- Escape removes every right of the accused
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 115, Section 1.
- Reviewed primary authority, Rule 115, Section 1: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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