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2005-10-14 |
CARPIO, J. |
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| We reiterate the principle that a prosecutor does not decide whether there is evidence beyond reasonable doubt of the guilt of the accused.[20] A prosecutor merely determines whether there is sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed and that the accused is probably guilty of the crime, and should stand trial.[21] In determining probable cause, an inquiry on whether the evidence is sufficient to warrant conviction is not required.[22] A trial is intended precisely for the reception of prosecution evidence in support of the charge.[23] It is the court's task to determine guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on the evidence presented by the parties at a trial on the merits.[24] | |||||