Practice question
The prosecution offers an unavailable witness’s earlier administrative testimony. The same parties and subject matter were involved, but the accused had no opportunity to cross-examine. Which conclusion follows the cited Rule115 provision?
- The missing opportunity prevents reliance on that provision
- Administrative origin alone makes every transcript admissible
- Unavailability automatically replaces cross-examination
- An official seal establishes opportunity that never existed
- The accused must disprove every transcript statement first
Legal references
- Rules115–116, Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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