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