A) Court of Appeals B) MTC C) Sandiganbayan D) RTC
A) Supreme Court B) MTC C) Sandiganbayan D) Court of Appeals
A) Supreme Court B) Court of Appeals C) RTC D) MTC
A) Sandiganbayan B) RTC C) Supreme Court D) MTC
A) RTC B) Court of Appeals C) Barangay Justice System D) MTC
A) Supreme Court B) RTC C) MTC D) Sandiganbayan
A) RTC B) MTC C) Court of Appeals D) Sandiganbayan
A) Supreme Court B) MTC C) RTC D) Court of Appeals
A) MTC B) Court of Appeals C) RTC (Family Court) D) Sandiganbayan
A) Supreme Court B) MTC C) RTC D) Court of Appeals
A) Steps by which the State prosecutes violations of law B) Arbitration procedures C) Administrative penalties D) Civil litigation procedures
A) Assess whether probable cause exists to file a case B) Determine guilt C) Conduct trial D) Impose penalties
A) Mere suspicion B) A prosecutor’s opinion C) Absolute proof of guilt D) A reasonable belief that an offense has been committed
A) Conducts mandatory mediation B) Evaluates mitigating circumstances C) Informs the accused of the charges and receives the plea D) Decides on evidence admissibility
A) Place the accused under lawful custody B) Initiate a complaint C) File an information D) Conduct preliminary investigation Answer: C
A) Ensure the accused appears in court B) Reduce the penalty upon conviction C) Guarantee an acquittal D) Replace detention with probation
A) Can escape detention B) May be tried immediately C) Can negotiate penalties D) Is protected from coercion and uninformed waivers
A) Proposed punishment B) The acts complained of and the law violated C) Witness names only D) Accused’s personal opinion
A) Confessions are always valid B) All evidence is admissible C) Evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible D) Witnesses may be excluded
A) Trial procedure B) Credibility of witnesses C) Judgment D) Validity of the complaint or information
A) Bail denial B) Being tried again for the same offense after acquittal C) Multiple fines D) Civil suits
A) Defense is always last B) The State carries the burden of proof C) Witnesses appear first D) Judge instructs them
A) Evidence presented and the applicable law B) Prosecutor’s opinion C) Public interest D) Defense preference
A) Reviewing evidence B) Enforcing the final penalty imposed by the court C) Filing appeals D) Drafting the decision
A) Invalid because no element of in flagrante delicto is present B) Valid only if a warrant follows within 24 hours C) Valid because suspicion is enough D) Valid if officer believes crime might occur
A) Valid as long as informant is reliable B) Invalid because future acts do not justify warrantless arrest C) Valid if the suspect is known in the community D) Valid if suspect previously had a record
A) Valid only if the search happens immediately B) Invalid due to lack of particularity C) Valid because purpose is clear D) Valid if approved by a judge
A) Valid only if consent is implied B) Valid if within the same barangay C) Valid if officers believe evidence is inside D) Invalid because a warrant is limited to its specific location
A) Valid if the driver appears nervous B) Valid if the checkpoint is authorized C) Valid because checkpoints allow all searches D) Invalid because only visual inspection is allowed
A) Invalid if suspect hides for more than 30 minutes B) Valid as hot pursuit allows warrantless entry C) Valid only if homeowner consents D) Invalid because theft is not a serious crime
A) Valid because it is still hot pursuit B) Valid if the offense is grave C) Invalid because personal knowledge of the officer is lacking D) Valid if suspect tries to flee
A) Invalid because warrantless home arrests require urgent necessity B) Valid if the suspect was still awake C) Valid because instinct may justify action D) Valid if officers are experienced
A) Valid since the warrant is lawful B) Invalid because nighttime service requires express authorization C) Valid if officers announce their identity D) Valid if probable cause existed
A) Invalid because not all ordinances justify custodial arrest B) Valid only if the area has a curfew C) Valid because officers maintain public order D) Invalid unless confirmed by a barangay official
A) Invalid because laptops are unrelated to firearms search B) Valid under plain view doctrine if immediately incriminating C) Valid only if owner does not object D) Valid if digital crimes are later discovered
A) Valid because one person was a suspect B) Invalid because no overt act showing involvement was observed C) Valid if both individuals knew each other D) Valid because association is enough
A) Valid because consent is presumed broad B) Valid if evidence is eventually found C) Valid if search is within the same house D) Invalid if consent did not expressly include closed compartments
A) Invalid only when done by non-uniformed personnel B) Valid if checkpoint is legal C) Invalid because such intrusive searches require probable cause D) Valid only if the driver is alone
A) Barangay mediation B) Inquest review C) Motion for reconsideration D) Preliminary investigation filing
A) Police arbitration B) Barangay Justice System C) Court-annexed mediation D) Judicial dispute resolution
A) Judicial affidavit rule B) Pre-trial conference C) Summary trial D) Inquest proceeding
A) Prosecutorial endorsement B) Automatic judicial referral C) Direct filing privilege D) Certification to File Action
A) Improper because counter-affidavits are always required B) Proper only if the defense requests it C) Proper if evidence is patently insufficient D) Proper if the case involves a barangay referral
A) Incorrect because only courts may release suspects B) Incorrect because suspects must stay under custody C) Correct only for capital offenses D) Correct when warrantless arrest is invalid
A) Valid because slander is a private crime B) Valid if the complainant has legal counsel C) Invalid only when the accused refuses mediation D) Invalid because it must first undergo Katarungang Pambarangay conciliation
A) Improper; failure to submit counter-affidavits waives the right to rebut evidence B) Acceptable if endorsed by the barangay C) Acceptable; the respondent may rely solely on legal arguments D) Acceptable only if complainant’s affidavit is weak
A) Invalid unless arbitrators are present B) Valid only after three scheduled hearings C) Valid because non-appearance is ground for issuance D) Invalid because mediation must be completed
A) Invalid unless witness examination happens B) Valid only if the accused waives rights C) Invalid because hearings are always mandatory D) Valid because clarificatory hearings are discretionary
A) Valid when barangay endorsement is unavailable B) Valid if police have personal knowledge C) Invalid because offenses requiring PI must go through the prosecutor D) Valid if the accused is detained
A) Invalid because the offense is not covered by warrantless arrest rules B) Valid if the arresting officer is a barangay official C) Valid if the barangay issues certification D) Valid as long as the suspect admits guilt
A) To reduce the penalty B) To release the accused permanently C) To excuse the crime D) To ensure the accused appears in court
A) Trial begins immediately B) Bail is automatically granted C) Pre-trial and preparation for trial are scheduled D) Judge dismisses the case
A) Negotiate plea bargaining and mark evidence B) Schedule judgment C) Decide on civil liabilities D) Assign a prosecutor
A) Defense cannot start immediately B) Witnesses must speak first C) Judge requires opening statements D) Burden of proof lies with the State
A) Proper because bail is discretionary B) Improper because bail is a matter of right C) Proper only if complainant objects D) Proper if the accused lacks counsel
A) Invalid because counsel is mandatory unless properly waived B) Valid if court is overloaded C) Valid if the accused understood the charge D) Valid since arraignment is formal
A) Court requires accused to present evidence B) Case must be dismissed C) Defense must postpone D) Court may impose sanctions and proceed as justice requires
A) Valid if evidence is strong B) Valid if freely made C) Valid if prosecutor agrees D) Invalid because the judge must ensure voluntariness and full understanding
A) Invalid; only the court decides after hearing B) Acceptable if affidavits are complete C) Acceptable if case involves moral turpitude D) Acceptable; prosecutors determine guilt
A) Valid if both parties agree B) Valid in minor offenses C) Invalid; violates right to full cross-examination D) Valid for efficiency
A) Proper if judge wants to expedite B) Improper; motion to quash must be resolved first C) Proper only if accused insists D) Proper; arraignment must always proceed
A) Proper only if offense is light B) Proper; court has full authority C) Improper; prosecution consent is essential D) Proper if defense offers restitution
A) Valid if witness is material B) Valid; court may accept additional evidence anytime C) Valid if trial is almost finished D) Invalid; violates due process and right to rebut
A) Valid if prosecution evidence is strong B) Valid to shorten trial C) Valid only if counsel agrees D) Grossly improper; violates right to present evidence
A) Cross-examination B) Improper leading C) Hearsay objection D) Proper direct examination considering age
A) Allow short breaks and comforting assistance B) Ignore and proceed C) Force the witness D) Dismiss the witness
A) Always permitted B) Always prohibited C) Required to expedite trial D) Generally improper, except for hostile or child witnesses
A) Only for expert witnesses B) During direct examination C) During cross-examination D) Only during rebuttal
A) Improper narrative B) Hearsay C) Proper direct examination strategy D) Leading question
A) Accommodation for child witnesses B) Improper testimony C) Leading questioning D) Violation of impartiality
A) Hearsay B) Cross-examination strategy C) Direct examination D) Improper leading
A) Direct examination B) Rebuttal evidence C) Cross-examination D) Improper if done in court
A) Cross-examination B) Refreshing memory (proper) C) Leading question D) Reading testimony verbatim (improper)
A) Proper accommodation to enhance understanding B) Cross-examination tactic C) Leading question D) Improper demonstration
A) Proper direct examination B) Leading question C) Cross-examination D) Hearsay
A) Improper impeachment B) Cross-examination technique C) Hearsay evidence D) Direct examination
A) Proper accommodation for child witness protection B) Cross-examination violation C) Improper D) Leading question
A) Leading questions B) Proper direct examination C) Cross-examination D) Hearsay
A) Cross-examination B) Preliminary investigation C) Direct examination D) Pre-trial conference
A) Cross-examination violation B) Improper coaching C) Leading question D) Proper witness protection and accommodation
A) Replace detention with probation B) Guarantee acquittal C) Reduce penalty D) Ensure accused appears during trial
A) Bail granted automatically B) Case dismissed C) Trial begins immediately D) Pre-trial is scheduled
A) Negotiate plea bargaining and mark evidence B) Schedule judgment C) Decide civil liabilities D) Assign a prosecutor
A) Prosecutor’s theory B) Witness’s memory, perception, and credibility C) Procedural technicalities D) Judge’s discretion
A) Replace direct questioning B) Facilitate understanding and protect them from trauma C) Make trial faster D) Influence testimony
A) Violate rights B) Test credibility and impeach statements C) Accelerate trial D) Suggest answers to witnesses
A) Closed-ended questions only B) Leading questions only C) Hearsay questions D) Open-ended questions
A) Confirm hearsay B) End trial C) Challenge witness credibility D) Support witness credibility
A) Leading questions B) Replacing witness C) Oral suggestion D) Reviewing documents or reports to recall facts
A) Skipping procedural rules B) Unlimited questioning without relevance C) Introducing new evidence without notice D) Testing witness statements and credibility
A) Influence verdict B) Protect emotional well-being C) Violate impartiality D) Avoid cross-examination
A) Plea bargaining B) Sentence reduction C) Voluntariness and understanding D) Guilt
A) Verdict announcement B) Clarification of issues, marking of evidence, and plea bargaining C) Witness selection only D) Trial starts immediately
A) Bail denial B) Informing accused of charges and receiving plea C) Trial on the merits D) Evidence evaluation
A) In flagrante delicto or hot pursuit B) Ordinance requires detention C) Officer has mere suspicion D) Accused looks guilty
A) Consent is given B) Officer feels probable cause C) Any officer orders it D) Evidence is in plain view and exigent circumstances exist
A) Bail is granted B) Case is dismissed C) Pre-trial is conducted D) Suspect is arrested without warrant and brought to prosecutor within 12 hours
A) Guilt B) Bail amount C) Probable cause D) Sentence
A) Collect fines B) Settle disputes amicably before filing in courts C) Conduct arrest D) Replace courts
A) Hearsay evidence B) Leading questions only C) Age-appropriate, understandable, and trauma-sensitive methods D) Coercion |