Practice question
A pending criminal appeal is governed by a valid procedural amendment that permits broader review. No express exclusion or vested-right impairment exists. The accused argues that the older filing date necessarily prevents use of the new procedure. Which is correct?
- Only a fresh prosecution can use procedure
- The filing date always freezes all procedure
- Any broader review automatically creates a new crime
- That categorical objection is inconsistent with the procedural transition principle
- The old procedure becomes a constitutional entitlement
Legal references
- Cabarios v. People, GR228097-103 and228139-41, September29,2021, application of2018 Sandiganbayan rules: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/sep2021/gr_228097-103_2021.html
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