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In a criminal case before the RTC, bail is denied by the judge. The accused’s counsel promptly files a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 challenging the denial of bail on the ground of grave abuse of discretion. (a) Identify the proper remedy when bail is denied and the governing doctrine. (b) Distinguish this remedy from an ordinary appeal of the bail ruling and from a petition for habeas corpus. (c) Apply to the facts: the RTC denied bail expressly because the accused presents a high risk of flight and there is perceived risk to the community; the petition for certiorari alleges grave abuse of discretion for misapplying the bail standard and ignoring material evidence offered by the defense. Based on the facts, determine whether the remedy should be granted and why.