Article 3 Bill of Rights Section 11 to 16

1. Philippine’s Constitution year: 1987 Article III Bill of Rights

2. Section 11 Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty. STI College Meycauayan

6. The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well as compensation to the rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.STI College Meycauayan

7. 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. STI College Meycauayan

10. Section 14 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. STI College Meycauayan

11. 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. STI College Meycauayan

12. Section 16 All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies. STI College Meycauayan

13. Miranda Rights A person needs to be given Miranda rights prior to custodial interrogation. A person doesn’t need to be under arrest to be considered custodial. The police do not need to give Miranda rights to you prior to you being in custody. The fact that you were given Miranda rights doesn’t mean that you were under arrest.At any point during the police interrogation, you are allowed to assert your Miranda rights. STI College Meycauayan

14. The Miranda Rights You have the right to remain silent If you give up right to remain silent anything you say can and will be used against you in court of law You have right to talk to lawyer before we talk to you and have him present while we talk to you If you cannot afford to hire an attorney one will be appointed to represent you prior to questioning. STI College Meycauayan

15. If the police do not properly give you Miranda rights prior to custodial interrogation, then the statements that you made can be suppressed. If your statements are suppressed then they cannot be used against you in the court of law. The mere fact that your Miranda rights were violated does not mean that your case will be dismissed. Miranda rights violations only go to the admissibility of your statements in court. If you have been arrested, it is not a good idea to talk to the police without a lawyer present. STI College Meycauayan

16. You can assert your Miranda rights by stating I don’t want to talk to you I want to talk to my lawyer I have nothing to tell you I choose to exercise my Miranda rights I assert my 5th amendment STI College Meycauayan

17. Philippine’s Constitution Article III Bill of Rights by: Mark Joseph D.S. Sta. Rosa BSIT-41a