Commutation of Service: Presidential Power
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What is the primary purpose of commutation of service?

  • To increase the length of imprisonment
  • To void the conviction
  • To forgive the offender
  • To reduce the penalty inflicted by the court (correct)

When can commutation of sentence be provided for by the code?

  • When all justices of the Supreme Court agree to the sentence
  • When the convict apologizes for the crime
  • When the convict is over 70 years of age (correct)
  • When the convict is over 18 years of age

What is reprieve in criminal law?

  • A permanent reduction of sentence
  • A temporary suspension of a sentence (correct)
  • A full pardon for the convict
  • A longer imprisonment term

Who can grant a reprieve?

<p>The sovereign or chief executive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the consent of the offender necessary for commutation of sentence?

<p>No, the offender's consent is not necessary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of commutation of sentence on the conviction?

<p>The conviction remains the same (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a reprieve?

<p>To delay an execution and allow for an investigation into the legality of the conviction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prisoners is eligible to benefit from the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA)?

<p>A prisoner who has displayed good behavior and has no record of breach of discipline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the deduction per month for a prisoner who has displayed good behavior for 6-10 years?

<p>25 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is disqualified from availing of the GCTA?

<p>A recidivist or a habitual delinquent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preventive imprisonment?

<p>To confine a prisoner who is awaiting final judgment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the credit given to a prisoner who has undergone preventive imprisonment and manifests unwillingness to abide by the disciplinary rules?

<p>4/5 of the period of preventive imprisonment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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