PEOPLE VS. DENNIS LEGASPI G.R. NO. 117802 (2000) Facts: The police invited A for
questioning. However, A was asked a single question at the police station regarding his whereabouts on the day of the crime. He was not actually read his Miranda rights and was not informed of his right to a lawyer. However, the police officers contended that there was no need as A was not yet suspected of any crime or singled out and placed under custodial investigation.
Issue: Whether custodial investigation occurred. Held: The Supreme Court ruled to dismiss the petition.A was not yet singled out as the perpetrator of the crime. He was merely invited for
questioning. The query on A was merely part of the “general exploratory stage”.