Question & AnswerQ&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 2-D)
The purpose of General Order No. 2-D is to authorize the arrest and detention of any person involved in crimes against persons punishable under Articles 248 or 249 of the Revised Penal Code, specifically murder or homicide, especially if they are harassing, intimidating, or terrorizing the witnesses against them.
The crimes covered are murder and homicide as defined in Articles 248 and 249, respectively, of the Revised Penal Code.
Articles 248 and 249, which define the crimes of murder and homicide.
The order addresses suspects who are reportedly harassing, intimidating, or terrorizing witnesses against them.
It amends General Order No. 2 dated September 21, 1972, as well as General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B, and 2-C.
It authorizes arrest and detention when the person is known or found to have committed murder or homicide, and is reportedly harassing, intimidating, or terrorizing witnesses against them.
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It seeks to protect witnesses by authorizing the detention of suspects who may harass or intimidate them, thus aiming to ensure the integrity of witness testimony.
No, the order authorizes arrest and detention but does not specify detailed procedures; it supplements existing laws and orders regarding crimes under Articles 248 and 249.