Practice question
For an arraigned accused who escapes from custody, what does current Rule 115, Section 1(c) provide regarding subsequent trial dates?
- The right to be present is deemed waived until custody is regained.
- Every escape terminates the court’s jurisdiction automatically.
- The prosecution must obtain the escapee’s consent for each hearing.
- The accused automatically is acquitted.
- The escape substitutes for proof of every offense element.
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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