Practice question
An application identifies one alleged offense but offers facts only about items in Warehouse A. It also seeks a search of unrelated Warehouse B solely because the same person owns both. The judge conducts searching questions but receives no factual link to B. Does the ceremony of examination alone supply that link?
- Yes, ownership always establishes every location.
- Yes, asking any questions automatically proves all allegations.
- Yes, the warrant can cover every building nationwide without supporting facts.
- No; the judge must find a factual basis for the requested search, not merely perform an empty formality.
- No; warehouses can never be searched.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 126 sections 4–6: one specific offense, personal judicial determination, searching examination and issuance.
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