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Practice question: Trial In Absentia

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What prior procedural event is required for constitutional trial in absentia?
  1. Arraignment of the accused
  2. Only a newspaper accusation
  3. Only issuance of an unserved warrant
  4. Only the victim’s identification outside court
  5. Only the court’s private belief in guilt

Legal references

  • Constitution ArticleIII Section14(2): https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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