Criminal Procedure

Remedy of a Person Arrested Without a Warrant and Wants a Preliminary Investigation

WHAT  IS  THE  REMEDY  OF  THE  PERSON  ARRESTED  WITHOUT WARRANT   IF   HE   WANTS   A   PRELIMINARY   INVESTIGATION?


> Before  the  complaint  or  information  is  filed,  he  may  ask  for  a preliminary investigation provided he signs a waiver of his rights under  Article  125  of  the  RPC  (Delay  in  the  Delivery  to  Judicial Authorities) in the presence of counsel

o      He may still apply for bail in spite of the waiver

o      The investigation must be terminated within 15 days  

> After the complaint was filed but before arraignment, the accused may within 5 days from the time he learns of the filing, ask for a preliminary investigation


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