RIGHT TO PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
WHEN SHOULD THE RIGHT TO PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BE INVOKED?
> The accused should invoke it before plea, or else, it is deemed waived
IF THE COURT DENIES THE INVOCATION OF THE RIGHT TO PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION, WHAT IS THE REMEDY OF THE ACCUSED?
> He must immediately appeal it to the appellate court
> He cannot raise later the issue for the first time on appeal
IF THE COMPLAINT OR INFORMATION IS AMENDED, SHOULD A NEW PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BE CONDUCTED?
> No, unless the amended complaint or information charges a NEW offense
IF THE NEW COMPLAINT OR INFORMATION IS SUBSTITUTED, SHOULD A NEW PI BE CONDUCTED?
> Yes