Judicial discretion superior in plea bargaining
In overruling the objection of the prosecution, which is solely grounded on an executive issuance contradicting a court-issued rule on plea bargaining, it is…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read
Daily Tribune
In overruling the objection of the prosecution, which is solely grounded on an executive issuance contradicting a court-issued rule on plea bargaining, it is…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read
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