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Practice question: Trial In Absentia

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Practice question

Distinguish absence by a bailed accused from escape after arraignment.

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
  • Marcos v. Ruiz, G.R. Nos. 70746-47, September 1, 1992, MAIN decision; apply current Rules 115 and 119 rather than its historical section numbering: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1992/sep1992/gr_70746_1992.html

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