At arraignment, X pleads not guilty to a Robbery charge. At the pre-trial, he changes his mind and agrees to a plea bargaining, with the conformity…
2012 Bar Exam · Remedial Law · Question 66 · Multiple choice
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At arraignment, X pleads not guilty to a Robbery charge. At the pre-trial, he changes his mind and agrees to a plea bargaining, with the conformity of the prosecution and offended party, which downgraded the offense to theft. The Court should therefore:
- A.Render judgment based on the change of plea.
- B.Allow the withdrawal of the earlier plea and arraign X for theft and render judgment.
- C.Receive evidence on the civil liability and render judgment.
- D.Require the prosecution to amend the information.
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