Criminal Law, 2019 Bar — Question B.15-a

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In June 2017, Mr. P was criminally charged with Qualified Theft under the Revised Penal Code. After due proceedings, the Regional Trial Court found him guilty beyond reasonable doubt, and accordingly, sentenced him to suffer the penalty of imprisonment for an indeterminate period of six (6) years and one (1) day of prision mayor, as minimum, to fourteen (14) years and one (1) day of reclusion temporal, as maximum. Thereafter, Mr. P applied for probation. (a) May Mr. P be extended the benefits of the Probation Law? Explain. (3%)

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