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