THE REVISED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCIDURE
prosecution of offenses and civil action
Complaints can be filed directly with the MTC or
with the office of prosecutor. But if it requires
preliminary investigation it can only be file with
the office of prosecutor.
Civil liability arising from the offense charged is
deemed instituted
rights of the accused
arraignment and plea
trial
judgement
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new trial
Judgement is the signed written statement of
the decision given by a court. It contains
either the judgement of conviction or
acquittal. the judgment is promulgated by
reading it in the presence of the accused and
any judge of the court in open court.
search and seizure
preliminary investigation
A preliminary investigation may be
initiated either by the complaint filed by
the offended party or by referral by the
prosecutor handling the case. the
prosecutor conducts preliminary
investigation to determined whether there
is probable cause to file a criminal case in
court.
bail arrest
Arrest can be made by virtue of warrant or without
warrant. Warrantless arrest of a person is valid
when the person is committing, has just
committed, or is about to commit an offense in the
presence of a peace officer.
The arrested person must be deliver immediately
to the proper authority such as police station or
court.
motion to quash
pre - trial
appeal
Supreme Court Court of Appeals Municipal Trial Court
provisional remedies in criminal cases