Practice question
The applicant offers only a lawyer’s assurance of future attendance, with no showing establishing the required facts. Does uttering clear and convincing satisfy Olalia?
- No.
- Yes, reciting the phrase is itself evidence.
- Yes, counsel’s confidence automatically guarantees compliance.
- Yes, labels replace the applicant’s burden.
- Yes, no evidence of flight risk can ever be considered.
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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