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What happens to the court's jurisdiction if the amendatory law is construed to operate to actions pending before its amendment?
The court where the action is pending is ousted of jurisdiction
What is criminal jurisdiction?
The authority to hear and try a particular offense and impose the punishment for it
What is jurisdiction over the subject matter derived from?
The law
When does a court retain jurisdiction over the subject matter?
Unless expressly provided otherwise by an amendatory law
What happens if an amendatory law is construed to operate to actions pending before its amendment?
The court where the action is pending is ousted of jurisdiction
Test your knowledge of criminal procedure with this quiz based on UST Golden Notes 2011. Explore the general matters of criminal procedure and learn about the distinction between criminal law and criminal procedure.
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