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Practice question: Remedy When Accused is Not Brought to Trial Within the Time Limit

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

In computing a timely trial-limit dismissal motion, what does Rule 119, Section 3(a)(1) address?
  1. Delay resulting from examination of the accused’s physical and mental condition.
  2. Every private holiday chosen by counsel.
  3. Every day in the accused’s entire lifetime.
  4. Only the complainant’s unrelated business meetings.
  5. Only time after a final acquittal.

Legal references

  • Rules of Court, Rules 115-116 and 118-119, specifically the provisions discussed: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html

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