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