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2016-01-25 |
MENDOZA, J. |
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| Before conviction, bail is either a matter of right or of discretion. It is a matter of right when the offense charged is punishable by any penalty lower than death, reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment. If the offense charged is punishable by death, reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment, bail becomes a matter of discretion.[23] In case bail is granted, the accused must appear whenever the court requires his presence; otherwise, his bail shall be forfeited.[24] | |||||