Practice question
In one disciplinary proceeding, a judge is found liable for distinct offenses arising from separate acts. The judge argues that the court must impose only one penalty because there is a single docket. Which is correct?
- Section26 requires separate penalties for offenses arising from separate acts or omissions.
- A single docket always erases all but one offense.
- Only the earliest act may be sanctioned.
- The complainant selects one offense and extinguishes the rest.
- Separate acts automatically merge into the least serious offense.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, ArticleVIII Sections6,11; ArticleXI Section3(6),(8): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
- 2025 CJCA, AM25-04-04-SC, CanonVII Sections3–4,7–12,22,24–28: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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