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An applicant for admission to the Philippine Bar, Maria Santos, 34, was convicted in 2010 of perjury arising from testimony in a civil case; she served probation and paid restitution. Since completing her sentence, she earned a law degree in 2013 and has since worked as a paralegal and volunteered in a free legal-aid clinic, with an unblemished record. The Board of Bar Examiners recommended denial on grounds of lack of moral character. In light of CPRA, which of the following statements best articulates the controlling doctrine and standard that should govern the Board’s assessment and any potential rehabilitation effect?

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Under CPRA, prior convictions do not automatically bar admission; the Board must evaluate moral character and may consider rehabilitation evidence, including time since offense and conduct since, which could lead to admission. A prior conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude constitutes an automatic lack of moral character, and rehabilitation evidence is not recognized under CPRA. The Board may consider a non-legal alternative to admission, such as licensure to practice law only after a long probationary period. Rehabilitation evidence is irrelevant if there has been any criminal conviction, regardless of subsequent conduct.

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