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