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