Remedial Law, 2019 Bar — Question B.14-a

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Mr. P was charged with Plunder before the Sandiganbayan along with several government officials. Before his arraignment, he filed a petition for bail. This was objected to by the prosecution which insisted that he should first be arraigned before he applies for bail, considering that grant of bail will result in the accused fleeing the court’s jurisdiction. When is bail a matter of right before conviction?

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