Practice question
Several proved circumstances collectively leave a reasonable explanation inconsistent with guilt. The prosecutor argues the numerical requirement alone compels conviction. Which is correct?
- The combination must still establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Any two facts compel conviction
- The burden passes to the accused to prove innocence
- Every alternative explanation is legally irrelevant
- Circumstantial classification removes the reasonable-doubt requirement
Legal references
- A.M.19-08-15-SC, current Rules128,130 Sections1,21–22 and133 Sections1–5: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.pdf
- Gamon v. People, G.R.269730, July9,2025, MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/jul2025/gr_269730_2025.html
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