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