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By:
Atty. JOAN ANDRADA
Attorney IV
Relevant Treaties and Laws
CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION
involves any questioning
initiated by law enforcement
authorities after a person is
taken into custody or
otherwise deprived of his
freedom of action in any
significant manner.
Alyas Tanda was “invited” for questioning by
the police. Is he under C.I.?
[III]
How about in re-enactments, Is a
lawyer required?
Yes. Pictures of the re-enactment depicting
the accused’s role in the commission of the
crime CANNOT be utilized as evidence of his
participation where the reenactment was
conducted without any lawyer assisting the
accused. Reenactments are covered by the
right against self-incrimination.
People v. Suarez, 267 SCRA 119 (1997) [III]
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Bong because of his conscience wanted to make a confession, the arresting officer
cannot produce a lawyer because of the time of the arrest. Bong signed a waiver of
his right to counsel in front of his family and the mayor. Is the confession valid?
Opo.
How should questions be framed?
EXCEPT:
Flagrante delicto
Hot pursuit
Escaped prisoner
Cont’n: 12-18-36 Rule
Twelve (12) hours for crimes or offenses punishable by light
penalties, or their equivalent.