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