Thus, before conviction, bai​l is a matter of right when the offense charged is punishable by any penalty lower than reclusion perpetu​a. bai​l becomes a matter of discretion if the offense charged is punishable by death, reclusion perpetu​a, or life imprisonment that is, bai​l will be denied if the evidenc​e of guilt is strong. (People v. Tanes Y Belmonte G.R. No. 240596 April 03, 2019)