Practice question
A defense examination motion alleges qualifying infirmity but deliberately omits the witness’s name, residence and substance of testimony, claiming infirmity makes those details irrelevant. Which is correct?
- Section12 still requires those motion particulars
- Infirmity eliminates every disclosure requirement
- Only the witness’s nickname is enough in every case
- The prosecutor must supply the defense’s missing account
- A motion needs only a request for mercy
Legal references
- Rule119 Sections12–18,23–24: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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