What is the general rule for criminal prosecution under Article 100 of the Penal Code?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Public, unconditioned action started by the Prosecutor
- Step 1: Article 100 says criminal action is public unless the law declares it private. Step 2. The Public Prosecutor starts it by denúncia. Answer: Public, unconditioned action started by the Prosecutor. Why not the others: private and conditioned action need an express legal provision, and the police chief does not start prosecution.
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