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| [1] Complete the following: SECTION 1. Rights of accused at the trial.—In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be entitled to the following rights: (c) To be present and defend in person and by counsel at every stage of the proceedings, from _____________________. The accused may, however, waive his presence at the trial pursuant to the stipulations set forth in his tail, unless his presence is specifically ordered by the court for ___________. The absence of the accused _____________________ at the trial of which he had notice shall be considered a _____________________ thereat. When an accused under custody escapes, he shall be deemed to have waived his right to be present _____________________. Upon motion, the accused may be allowed to defend himself in person when it sufficiently appears to the court that _____________________. | (c) To be present and defend in person and by counsel at every stage of the proceedings, from arraignment to promulgation of the judgment. The accused may, however, waive his presence at the trial pursuant to the stipulations set forth in his tail, unless his presence is specifically ordered by the court for purposes of identification. The absence of the accused without justifiable cause at the trial of which he had notice shall be considered a waiver of his right to be present thereat. When an accused under custody escapes, he shall be deemed to have waived his right to be present on all subsequent trial dates until custody over him is regained. Upon motion, the accused may be allowed to defend himself in person when it sufficiently appears to the court that he can properly protect his rights without the assistance of counsel. |
| [2] Complete the following: SECTION 1. Rights of accused at the trial.—In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be entitled to the following rights: (d) To testify as a witness in his own behalf but subject to _______________. His __________ shall not in any manner __________ him. | (d) To testify as a witness in his own behalf but subject to cross-examination on matters covered by direct examination. His silence shall not in any manner prejudice him. |
| [3] Complete the following: SECTION 1. Rights of accused at the trial.—In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be entitled to the following rights: (e) To be exempt from ____________________. | (e) To be exempt from being compelled to be a witness against himself. |
| [4] Complete the following: SECTION 1. Rights of accused at the trial.—In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be entitled to the following rights: (f) To __________ the witnesses against him at the trial. Either party may utilize as part of its evidence the testimony of a witness who is __________, out of or cannot __________, unavailable, or otherwise __________, given in another case or proceeding, judicial or administrative, involving the same parties and subject matter, the ____________________. | (f) To confront and cross-examine the witnesses against him at the trial. Either party may utilize as part of its evidence the testimony of a witness who is deceased, out of or cannot with due diligence be found in the Philippines, unavailable, or otherwise unable to testify, given in another case or proceeding, judicial or administrative, involving the same parties and subject matter, the adverse party having the opportunity to cross-examine him. |
| [5] Complete the following: SECTION 1. Rights of accused at the trial.—In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be entitled to the following rights: (g) To have __________ process issued to secure the _______________ and _______________ in his behalf. (h) To have ___________________ trial. (i) To __________ in all cases allowed and in the manner prescribed by law. | (g) To have compulsory process issued to secure the attendance of witnesses and production of other evidence in his behalf. (h) To have speedy, impartial and public trial. (i) To appeal in all cases allowed and in the manner prescribed by law. |