Practice question
The court finds the proposed accused witness generally competent, but the testimony lacks substantial corroboration in its material points. Does competence alone cure that Section 17 defect?
- Yes, corroboration is never a discharge condition.
- Yes, a witness’s interest automatically corroborates itself.
- Yes, the judge may treat the application as proof of everything.
- Yes, general competence is the only statutory consideration.
- No.
Legal references
- A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC, 2019 Amendments to the Revised Rules on Evidence, current Rule 130, Sections 10-24 as specified: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
- Rules of Court, Rule 119, Section 17, special conditions for discharge as State witness: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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