Practice question
A Rule119 discharged accused refuses to testify against the co-accused in accordance with the sworn statement that supported discharge. He claims Section18’s acquittal consequence has no exception. Which is correct?
- Section18 expressly qualifies the bar for that failure or refusal
- The rule contains no qualification
- The original sworn statement automatically immunizes every future offense
- Only a civil damages action is possible in all cases
- The witness may unilaterally cancel every undertaking
Legal references
- Rule119 Sections12–18,23–24: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- Republic Act6981 Sections10–14: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_6981_1991.html
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