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