5. Bail-Negating Circumstances

Two Scenarios under Rule 112, Section 5:

• If the accused is convicted and sentenced by the RTC to imprisonment exceeding 6 years but not more than 20 years AND none of the above circumstances (recidivist, etc.) is present, the grant of bail is a matter of discretion. The court may or may not grant bail.
• If the accused is convicted and sentenced by the RTC to imprisonment exceeding 6 years but not more than 20 years AND one or more of the above circumstances (recidivist, etc.) is present, bail should be denied. (Leviste v. CA, G.R. No. 189122, 2010)