Exam

Question 1

When did the Revised Penal Code took
effect?

Answer 1

January 1, 1932

Question 2

It is a crime committed when the
offender is a public officer who is acting in a private capacity, arrested and detained another and accused the
arrested person of the crime even without legal grounds.

Answer 2

Unlawful Arrest

Question 3

When was the effectivity of the old
penal code in the Philippines?

Answer 3

January 14, 1887

Question 4

What is the duration of imprisonment
for light felonies?

Answer 4

Arresto Menor

Question 5

Acts that are made illegal by
criminal statute and are not necessarily inherently
wrong.

Answer 5

Mala Prohibita

Question 6

It is a combination of related elements organized into a complex whole.

Answer 6

System

Question 7

They are primarily focused on
executing information to be filed on the court

Answer 7

Prosecutors

Question 8

It is issued for the apprehension of
a person whose true name is unknown.

Answer 8

John Doe Warrant

Question 9

The officer assigned for execution of
warrant of arrest shall make a report of non-execution after the lapse of 10 days from its receipt to whom?

Answer 9

Judge

Question 10

What do you call to a person who escaped from a penal establishment?

Answer 10

Escapee

Question 11

How many hours is given to an
arresting officer to deliver the arrested person to proper judicial authority if the probable penalty is Prision Mayor

Answer 11

36 Hours

Question 12

Mr. A, an incumbent mayor, detained
Mr. B for 10 days without legal grounds. What is the crime committed by Mr. A?

Answer 12

Arbitrary Detention

Question 13

Based on the previous question, what
will be the duration of imprisonment of Mr. A if he will be proven guilty before the court?

Answer 13

Prision Correccional

Question 14

Mr. A arrested Mr. B for a crime he
did not commit and delivered him to the nearest police
station. What is the crime committed by the former if
any?

Answer 14

Unlawful Arrest

Question 15

Mr. A, a renowned artist, arrested
and detained Ms. B without leud design and for the sole
purpose of denying the liberty of the latter. What is the
crime committed by the former if any?

Answer 15

Illegal Detention

Question 16

It is the application of instruments
and methods of physical science to the detection of crime.

Answer 16

Instrumentation

Question 17

What is the landmark case that
enumerated the rights of a person under investigation for
the commission of an offense?

Answer 17

Miranda Vs Arizona

Question 18

Based on the previous question, who
is the person behind this case?

Answer 18

Ernesto Miranda

Question 19

When was the enactment of Republic Act of 7438?

Answer 19

April 27, 1992

Question 20

This doctrine states that any
evidence illegally obtained shall not be admissible in
inquest proceeding any proceedings.

Answer 20

The Doctrine of the Fruit of Poisonous Tree

Question 21

This is conducted by an informal
interview with the arresting officer and/or the arrested
person regarding all questions surrounding the arrest of
the latter.

Answer 21

Inquest Proceeding

Question 22

Who will order the further detention
of the arrested person if he finds reasonable grounds to
the arrest of the latter?

Answer 22

Prosecutor

Question 23

An information is an accusation in
writing charging a person with an offense, where it is
being filed?

Answer 23

Court

Question 24

Who has given the authority to
subscribe an information?

Answer 24

Prosecutor

Question 25

The existence of sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed and the respondent is probably guilty thereof.

Answer 25

Probable Cause

Question 26

It is conducted to protect the state from useless and expensive trials and to secure the innocent against oppressive prosecution.

Answer 26

Preliminary Investigation

Question 27

What do you call to the answer of after he learns that respondent complaint/information was filed against him?

Answer 27

Counter Affidavit

Question 28

Such answer shall be submitted for how many days from the receipt of the subpoena?

Answer 28

10 Days

Question 29

In Preliminary Investigation, what is the process being conducted if there are facts and issues to be clarified from a party or a witness?

Answer 29

Clarification

Question 30

Such process shall be terminated within how many days?

Answer 30

5 Days

Question 31

It is an entity or body in which a portion of judicial power is vested.

Answer 31

Court

Question 32

If there is no reasonable ground to detain a person, the prosecutor will order the release of the arrested person signing a written agreement that the latter must voluntarily show himself whenever required to by the prosecutor to make some clarification relative to his arrest.

Answer 32

Promise to Appear

Question 33

A public officer, appointed to preside to and administer the law in a court of justice.

Answer 33

Judge

Question 34

The only power given to a court if it has no jurisdiction over the case.

Answer 34

Dismissal

Question 35

Cynthia filed a complaint at the Municipal Trial Court against Libertad for the crime of simple theft. Libertad appealed to the Regional Trial Court after she was pronounced guilty of the crime. What jurisdiction is exercised by the Municipal Trial Court?

Answer 35

General Jurisdiction

Question 36

Under the rule, how many witnesses shall be present in executing search warrant?

Answer 36

Two (2) Witnesses

Question 37

In the Criminal Justice System, which among the following pillars are responsible for evaluating evidence, which the police gathered and deciding whether it is sufficient to warrant the filing Jurisdicho charges against the alleged accused?

Answer 37

Prosecution Pillar

Question 38

What type of jurisdiction is given to hear cases in violation of the Revised Penal Code and other special laws?

Answer 38

Criminal Jurisdiction

Question 39

A security given for the release of a person in custody of law, furnished by him or a bondsman, to guarantee his appearance before any court as required under the conditions specified by law.

Answer 39

Bail

Question 40

These are offenses which may be punished with death.

Answer 40

Capital Offense

Question 41

A Complaint is a sworn written statement charging a person with an offense subscribe by whom?

Answer 41

The Complainant

Question 42

Where to file a complaint?

Answer 42

In Court

Question 43

How will the court acquires jurisdiction over the person of the accused?

Answer 43

Upon his Arrest

Question 44

Evidence which is presented by the accused to set him free.

Answer 44

Exculpatory Evidence

Question 45

Whose presence is mandatory during arraignment?

Answer 45

Accused

Question 46

If the act of the party or by his counsel posed a willful and deliberate forum shopping, Certification against they will be liable for what offense?

Answer 46

Direct Contempt

Question 47

A certification filed with other initiatory pleading asserting that no other action surrounding the same issues being filed in any court, body, or tribunal

Answer 47

Certification Against Forum Shopping

Question 48

Such certification shall be filed by whom?

Answer 48

Complainant

Question 49

How many days were given to appeal or to apply for probation upon the receipt of the court's judgment?

Answer 49

10 Days

Question 50

What do you call to a party against whom the appeal is taken?

Answer 50

Appellee

Question 51

This court primarily holds cases pertaining to family rights, duties, as well as contractual relations of Filipino Muslims in Mindanao.

Answer 51

Shari'a District Court

Question 52

The party who takes an appeal from one court to another.

Answer 52

Appellant

Question 53

What plea shall be entered if the accused refuses to plead?

Answer 53

Plea of Not Guilty

Question 54

What shall the court do if the accused pleads guilty to a capital offense to determine if the plea was made voluntarily and the accused fully comprehends the consequences of his plea?

Answer 54

Search Inquiry

Question 55

The power and authority to hear and determine only cases specified by law to be within its jurisdiction.

Answer 55

Limited Jurisdiction

Question 56

The power and authority to hear, try and decide cases that may be brought to two or more courts, body, or tribunal.

Answer 56

Concurrent Jurisdiction

Question 57

It is a court in every city which does not form part of a metropolitan area

Answer 57

Municipal Trial Court

Question 58

A court which is comprised of one or more cities and/or municipalities

Answer 58

Municipal Circuit Trial Court

Question 59

This court holds territorial jurisdiction over cities and municipalities comprising the metropolitan area

Answer 59

Metropolitan Trial Court

Question 60

The power and authority to decide all cases which may come before it except those assigned to other courts, bodies, or tribunal.

Answer 60

General Jurisdiction