BP22

Question 1

Which of the following statements relative to BP 22 or Anti-Bouncing Checks Law is true?
a. Notice of dishonor under BP 22 may be oral or in writing.
b. Violation of BP 22 is categorized as a transitory or continuing crime.
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

Answer 1

b. Violation of BP 22 is categorized as a transitory or continuing crime.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a valid defense in BP 22 as compared to estafa?
a. Lack of knowledge
b. Good faith
c. Criminal intent to defraud
d. Lack of notice of dishonor

Answer 2

c. Criminal intent to defraud

Question 3

What is the quantum of evidence required to sue or file a criminal case for criminal offense involving violation of BP 22 for issuance of worthless checks?
a. Probable cause or prima facie evidence
b. Clear and convincing evidence
c. Preponderance of evidence
d. Proof beyond reasonable doubt

Answer 3

a. Probable cause or prima facie evidence

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding BP22 is false?
a. A drawer of a dishonored check may be convicted under BP 22 even if he had issued the dishonored check for payment of pre-existing obligation
b. The constitutional guarantee that no person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of debt was held to be valid defense if a drawer or maker who issued a dishonored check upon its presentation for payment.
c. A drawer of a dishonored check may be convicted under BP 22 even if he had issued thedishonored check for payment of pre-existing obligation
d. None of the foregoing.

Answer 4

b. The constitutional guarantee that no person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of debt was held to be valid defense if a drawer or maker who issued a dishonored check upon its presentation for payment.

Question 5

BP 22 uses the phrases “any check” and “a check” in defining the offenses sought to be punished by it. Which of the following types of checks is not within the purview of the punitive provisions of BP 22?
a. Personal check
b. Corporate check
c. Cashier’s check
d. Accommodation check

Answer 5

c. Cashier’s check

Question 6

The term “securities” does not include:
a. Bonds
b. Lease contracts
c. Shares of stock
d. Voting trust certificate

Answer 6

b. Lease contracts