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    Group No. 15 is comprised of Gerald Deniña and Vhyron Lee Narag. The document summarizes Sections 12-22 of Article 3 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which outline fundamental rights and principles related to criminal procedure and justice. These include the right to remain silent and legal counsel, prohibition of torture, right to bail, presumption of innocence, habeas corpus, speedy trial, protection from self-incrimination, prohibition of detention for political beliefs, prohibition of cruel punishment, protection from double jeopardy, and prohibition of ex post facto laws.

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    Group No. 15 is comprised of Gerald Deniña and Vhyron Lee Narag. The document summarizes Sections 12-22 of Article 3 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which outline fundamental rights and principles related to criminal procedure and justice. These include the right to remain silent and legal counsel, prohibition of torture, right to bail, presumption of innocence, habeas corpus, speedy trial, protection from self-incrimination, prohibition of detention for political beliefs, prohibition of cruel punishment, protection from double jeopardy, and prohibition of ex post facto laws.

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    Section 12-22, Art. 3, 1987 Philippine Constitution

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    GROUP NO.

    15

    Members:

    GERALD DENIÑA
    VHYRON LEE NARAG
    Section 12-22, Art. 3, 1987 Philippine Constitution

    Section 12. (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the
    right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent
    counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he
    must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence
    of counsel.

    (2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free
    will shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar
    forms of detention are prohibited.

    (3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this, or Section 17 hereof shall be
    inadmissible in evidence against him.

    (4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well as
    compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.

    Section 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua
    when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be
    released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired
    even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be
    required.

    Section 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of
    law.

    (2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is
    proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the
    nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to
    meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of
    witnesses and the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may
    proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified
    and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.

    Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of
    invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.
    Section 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all
    judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

    Section 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

    Section 18. (1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and
    aspirations.

    (2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof
    the party shall have been duly convicted.

    Section 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading, or inhuman
    punishment inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling
    reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty
    already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.

    (2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner or
    detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions
    shall be dealt with by law.

    Section 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

    Section 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an
    act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a
    bar to another prosecution for the same act.

    Section 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

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