Remedy against Charging Multiple Crimes in a Single Complaint

Question 1

What are the remedies against charging multiple crimes in a single complaint?

Answer 1

1. If two or more offenses are alleged in the information, the remedy of the accused is to file a motion to quash as provided in Section 3(f),16 Rule 117 of the 2000 Rules on Criminal Procedure.
   –> Note that the failure to object to the information before the arraignment would result in a waiver to challenge the procedural infirmity.
2. Further, the accused-appellant could also file a motion for bill of particulars, if he felt that the allegations in the information are vague, to enable him to properly plead and prepare for trial.

People of the Philippines v. XXX (GR 240750, June 21, 2021)