Bad answer: "The court has jurisdiction." Good answer: "The RTC has jurisdiction over the crime of homicide under Article 249 of the RPC, as the penalty (reclusion temporal) exceeds 6 years, falling under Section 20 of B.P. 129."
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The Ultimate CrimPro Reviewer: Navigating the 5 Stages of Criminal Procedure (2026 Updates) Bad answer: "The court has jurisdiction
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