Which constitutional principle guarantees that no citizen may be punished without a prior trial based on a pre-existing law?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Due process and nullum crimen sine lege, enshrined in Article 18 of the Constitution
- Step 1: Article 18 states: 'Ningún habitante de la Nación puede ser penado sin juicio previo fundado en ley anterior al hecho del proceso'. Step 2. It also bans special commissions (comisiones especiales) and ex post facto laws. Answer: Due process and nullum crimen sine lege, enshrined in Article 18 of the Constitution. Why not the others: It enshrines the inviolability of defense in court and the prohibition against self-incrimination.
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