During pre-trial, Bembol personally offered to settle the case for P1 Million to the private prosecutor. Is this offer a judicial admission of guilt?

• A. No, because it was not reduced in writing and signed by the accused
• B. Yes, it is a judicial admission if repeated by the private prosecutor
• C. Yes, it becomes a judicial confession if reduced before a judge
• D. No, it is inadmissible unless signed by counsel

Answer: (A)