Practice question
An investigation continues despite a private settlement, but the record ultimately fails to establish misconduct by substantial evidence. Does Section16 itself require a sanction anyway?
- No; nontermination by settlement is not automatic proof or punishment
- Yes; every continued case must end in suspension
- Yes; settlement conclusively proves every charge
- Only the amount settled decides guilt
- Only the complainant’s preference fixes sanction
Legal references
- CPRA AM22-09-01-SC, CanonIV Sections3,7–8; CanonV Section3; CanonVI Sections1,12,16,18,32, issued primary text: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
- VERA LAW v Hechanova, AC13986, February26,2025, MAIN opinion, public-interest discipline and substantial-evidence burden: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/ac_13986_2025.html
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