Practice question
A potential extraditee argues that ordinary preponderance suffices because the docket uses a civil case number. Which is correct under Olalia?
- A civil docket number necessarily lowers the standard.
- All bail applications use identical civil preponderance.
- The applicant can privately select the quantum.
- The sui generis extradition-bail inquiry requires the specified clear-and-convincing showing, not a docket-label substitution.
- A case number itself proves absence of flight risk.
Legal references
- Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region v. Olalia, G.R. No. 153675, April 19, 2007, EN BANC MAIN decision, extradition-bail clear-and-convincing standard and remand: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/apr2007/gr_153675_2007.html
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