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