Political Law, 2011 Bar — Question 58

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Following COMELEC Chairman Bocay’s conviction for acts of corruption in the impeachment proceedings, he was indicted for plunder before the Sandiganbayan and found guilty, as charged. Can he get Presidential pardon on the plunder case? (A) No, plunder is not a pardonable offense. (B) No, conviction in a criminal case for the same acts charged in the impeachment proceedings is not pardonable. (C) Yes, convictions in two different fora for the same acts, are too harsh that they are not beyond the reach of the President’s pardoning power. (D) Yes, conviction in court in a criminal action is subject to the President’s pardoning power.

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