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