CRIMINAL

PROCEDURE
Atty. AMADO P. AQUINO III
Success is thinking big, aiming
high, and shooting far. It’s
taking a dream and doing
anything, risking everything,
and stopping at nothing to
make it a reality
-Caroline Kent
QUESTION 1
It is the method prescribed by law for the
apprehension and prosecution of persons
accused of any criminal offense, and for
their punishment in case of conviction.

a. criminal law c. criminal procedure

b. criminal evidence d. preliminary investigation
ANSWER

c. criminal procedure
QUESTION 2
It is an inquiry or proceeding to determine
whether there is sufficient ground to engender
a well founded belief that a crime has been
committed and the respondent is probably
guilty thereof, and should be held for trial.

a. inquest
b. preliminary investigation
c. criminal investigation
d. preliminary hearing
ANSWER

b. preliminary investigation
QUESTION 3
It is a sworn written statement charging a
person with an offense, subscribed by the
offended party, any peace officer or other
public officer charged with the
enforcement of the law violated.

a. mittimus c. information
b. affidavit d. complaint
ANSWER

d. complaint
QUESTION 4
It is an accusation in writing charging
a person with an offense, subscribed
by the prosecutor and filed with the
court.

a. information c. reply
b. affidavit d. complaint
ANSWER

a. information
QUESTION 5
Who must prosecute criminal actions?

a .fiscal c. police
b. judge d. community
ANSWER

a. fiscal
QUESTION 6
It is entity or body in which a portion
of judicial power is vested.

a. police c. prosecution
b. court d. corrections
ANSWER

b. court
QUESTION 7
The power to interpret laws is vested
with the -
 

a. judiciary c. executive dep't

b. legislative dep't d. administrative
dep't
ANSWER

a. judiciary
QUESTION 8
It is the authority given by law to a court or
tribunal to hear and determine certain
controversies involving rights which are
legally demandable and enforceable.

a. jurisprudence c. jurisdiction
b. venue d. power
ANSWER

c. jurisdiction
QUESTION 9
It is the questioning by law enforcement
officers of a SUSPECT taken into custody or
otherwise deprived of his freedom of action in
a significant way. It includes the practice of
issuing an “invitation” to a person who is
investigated in connection with an offense he
is suspected to have committed.

a. preliminary investigation c. inquest

b. custodial investigation d. interrogation
ANSWER

b. custodial
investigation
QUESTION 10
The following EXCEPT one are the
requisites for the exercise of criminal
jurisdiction

a. jurisdiction over the subject matter

b. jurisdiction over the territory
c. jurisdiction over the thing
d. jurisdiction over the person of the
accused
ANSWER

c. jurisdiction over
the thing
QUESTION 11
Jurisdiction over the person may be
acquired thru-

a. arrest or voluntary surrender

b. arrest and apprehension
c. retreat or surrender
d. hit and run
ANSWER

a. arrest or voluntary
surrender
QUESTION 12
The following EXCEPT one are criminal cases
covered under the Rules on Summary
Procedure

a. violation of rental law

b. unlawful detainer
c. violation of traffic rules and regulations
d. violation of municipal or city ordinances
ANSWER

b. unlawful detainer
QUESTION 13
It is the court who has original jurisdiction over
public officials and employees classified as
grade “27” and higher who were charged with
violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt
Practices Act.

a. Supreme Court c. Sandiganbayan

b. Court of Appeals d. Ombudsman
ANSWER

c. Sandiganbayan
QUESTION 14
Can a person charged with a capital offense be
allowed on bail?

a. No, capital offenses are non-bailable

b. No, bail cannot be availed of by everyone
c. Yes, provided that the evidence of guilt is
not strong
d. Yes, it is the right of the accused
ANSWER

c. Yes, provided that

the evidence of guilt
is not strong
QUESTION 15
It is an offense which, under the law
existing at the time of the its commission
and of the application for admission to bail,
may be punished with death.

a. capital offense c. grave offense

b. less grave offense d. light offense
ANSWER

a. capital offense
QUESTION 16
It is the security given for the release of a
person in custody of the law, furnished by
him or a bondsman, to guarantee his
appearance before any court as required
under the conditions thereinafter specified.
 
a. recognizance c. surety
b. bond d. bail
ANSWER

d. bail
QUESTION 17
It is the formal mode and manner of
implementing the constitutional right
of an accused to be informed of the
nature and cause of accusation
against him.

a. plea bargaining c. preliminary conference

b. trial d. arraignment
ANSWER

d. arraignment
QUESTION 18
Where a preliminary investigation is required,
the criminal action is instituted

a. by filing the complaint with the proper

officer
b. by filing the complaint or information with
the MTC
c. by filing the complaint with the office of the
prosecutor
d. all of the above
ANSWER

d. all of the above

QUESTION 19
It is an issue involved in a civil case which is
similar or intimately related to the issue
raised in the criminal action, the resolution
of which determines whether or not the
criminal action may proceed.
 
a. relevant question c. leading question
b. prejudicial question d. material question
ANSWER

b. prejudicial
question
QUESTION 20
The holding of a preliminary investigation is
a constitutional right. This statement is
_____________.
 
a. partly true c. true
b. partly false d. false
ANSWER

d. false
QUESTION 21
It is the court that has jurisdiction
over crimes the imposable penalty of
which exceeds six (6) years,
regardless of fine.

a. Regional Trial Court c. Supreme Court

b. Court of Appeals d. Municipal Trial
Court
ANSWER

a. Regional Trial Court

QUESTION 22
If the crime is committed in a
chartered city, where must the
criminal action be instituted?

a. filed directly with the MTC judge

b. filed with the office of the prosecutor
c. filed in the nearest police station
d. filed in the House of Representatives
ANSWER

b. filed with the office

of the prosecutor
QUESTION 23
The rule which requires that a complaint or
information must charge only one offense,
except when the law prescribes a single
punishment for various offenses
 
a. rule on non-forum shopping
b. rule against duplicity of offenses
c. rule of law
d. rules of court
ANSWER

b. rule against
duplicity of offenses
QUESTION 24
The right to bail is a constitutional
right. This statement is __________.

a. absolutely false c. absolutely true

b. partly true d. partly false
ANSWER

c. absolutely true
QUESTION 25
The following EXCEPT one are the
kinds of bail.

a. recognizance
b. property bond
c. corporate surety
d. bond to keep the peace
ANSWER

d. bond to keep the

peace
QUESTION 26
When must a motion to quash be
filed?

a. at anytime before preliminary

investigation is conducted
b. at anytime before the accused enters
his plea
c. at anytime during the trial
d. at anytime before the accused dies
ANSWER

b. at anytime before
the accused enters his
plea
QUESTION 27
It is the adjudication by the court that the
accused is guilty or not guilty of the
offense charged and the imposition on him
of the proper penalty, and civil liability if
any.
 
a. judgment c. trial
b. decision d. promulgation
ANSWER

a. judgment
QUESTION 28
The following EXCEPT one may
conduct preliminary investigation.
 

a. City Prosecutor c. MTC judge

b. State Prosecutor d. Ombudsman
ANSWER

c. MTC judge
QUESTION 29
Manny Nira was charged with malicious
mischief. A criminal complaint was filed
against him. He filed for application for
release on bail. Will the application be
granted?
 
a. Yes, bail in this case is a matter of right
b. Yes, everyone can avail of bail
c. No, the evidence of guilt is strong
d. No, the judge can deny it at his
discretion
ANSWER

a. Yes, bail in this case

is a matter of right
QUESTION 30
Judge Bitay issued a warrant of arrest for the apprehension
of Manyak who was charged with rape. He was arrested by
the operatives however the arresting officers is not in
possession of the said warrant. Manyak questioned the
validity of his arrest. Is the challenge in order?

a. No, because the warrant of arrest may be shown to him

afterward
b. Yes, there is violation of his constitutional right
c. Yes, because the Rule requires that the warrant of arrest
be shown to the accused when making an arrest
d. No, the arresting officer is presumed to have performed
his job in a regular manner
ANSWER
a. No, because the
warrant of arrest may
be shown to him
afterward
QUESTION 31
The lifetime of a warrant of arrest.
 

a. 10 days c. valid until revoked

b. 15 days d. 30 days
ANSWER

c. valid until revoked

QUESTION 32
It is the taking of a person into
custody in order that he may be
bound to answer for the commission
of an offense.
 
a. arrest c. search
b. seizure d. confiscation
ANSWER

a. arrest
QUESTION 33
When may an arrest be made?
 
a. at anytime of the day or night
b. during the day preferably before
lunch
c. during weekends
d. any day except during holidays
ANSWER

a. at anytime of the
day or night
QUESTION 34
It is the law which enumerate the
rights of the person arrested,
detained, or under custodial
investigation.

a. RA 6713 c. RA 7610
b. RA 7438 d. RA 9165
ANSWER

b. RA 7438
QUESTION 35
Any confession or admission made in
violation of the rights of the accused shall
be ___________________ .

a. inadmissible in evidence against the

accused
b. admissible in court
c. recorded
d. the basis of the conviction of the accused
ANSWER

a. inadmissible in
evidence against the
accused
QUESTION 36
It is an order in writing issued in the name of
the People of the Philippines, signed by the
judge and directed to a peace officer,
commanding him to search for personal
property described therein and bring it before
the court.

a. search warrant c. warrant of arrest

b. complaint d. information
ANSWER

a. search warrant
QUESTION 37
The following EXCEPT one are the personal
properties that may be seized by virtue of a
search warrant.
 
a. property subject of the offense
b. stolen or embezzled and other proceeds
c. used or intended to be as the means of
committing an offense
d. property which the are not insured
ANSWER

d. property which are

not insured
QUESTION 38
As a general rule, when must a search warrant
be effected?

a. during daytime
b. at anytime of the day or night
c. during nighttime
d. on weekends
ANSWER

a. during daytime
QUESTION 39
The following EXCEPT one are the
instances of warrantless search and
seizure.
 
a. customs search
b. plain view search
c. Terry search
d. hide and search
ANSWER

d. hide and search

QUESTION 40
No search warrant or warrant of arrest
is needed in a buy-bust operation.

a. true c. false
b. it depends d. immaterial
ANSWER

a. true
QUESTION 41
It is the means by which the accused
is lured into the commission of an
offense charged in order to prosecute
him.

a. conspiracy c. entrapment
b. buy-bust operation d. instigation
ANSWER

d. instigation
QUESTION 42
Zedric, a scion of the richest family in the Philippines was
charged with unjust vexation. He filed a motion to
release on bail. Judge Kupal set the bail at P1,000,000.
Is the amount of bail reasonable?

a. No, the amount of bail is excessive

b. Yes, it is within the discretion of the judge to set
the amount of bail
c. Yes, Zedric is wealthy and can afford to pay the
amount
d. No, because unjust vexation is not a capital offense
 
ANSWER

a. No, the amount of

bail is excessive
QUESTION 43
This is the bail furnished by any domestic or
foreign corporation which is licensed as
surety and authorized to act as such.
 

a. property bond c. cash bond

b. recognizance d. corporate surety
ANSWER

d. corporate surety
QUESTION 44
This is an obligation of record entered into
before some court or magistrate duly
authorized to take it, with the condition to do
some particular act, the most usual condition
in criminal cases being the appearance of the
accused for trial.

a. bail bond c. recognizance

b. corporate surety d. property bond
ANSWER

c. recognizance
QUESTION 45
Bail is a matter of right in the following instances,
EXCEPT

a. before conviction by the MTC, MTCC, MeTC

or MCTC
b. after conviction by the MTC, MTCC, MeTC or
MCTC
c. before conviction by the RTC of an offense
not punishable by death, reclusion perpetua or
life imprisonment
d. none of the above
ANSWER

d. none of the
above
QUESTION 46
It the quantum of proof in criminal
cases.
 
a. proof beyond unreasonable doubt
b. proof beyond reasonable doubt
c. preponderance of evidence
d. substantial evidence
ANSWER

a. proof beyond
unreasonable doubt
QUESTION 47
It is the right against being forced or
compelled to be a witness against
oneself.

a. right against forum shopping

b. right against self-incrimination
c. right against moonlighting
d. right against torture
ANSWER

b. right against self-

incrimination
QUESTION 48
Doroteo, charged with falsification of public document, was
required to submit his writing samples or exemplar. He
was convicted on the basis of such samples. On appeal, he
sought to nullify his conviction and claimed that his right
against self-incrimination was violated. Is his contention
correct?
 
a. No, the right against self-incrimination covers only
compelled testimony of a communicative nature
b. Yes, handwriting is the same as oral testimony
c. No, handwriting is different from oral testimony
d. Yes, he was required to submit his writing samples
against his will
ANSWER
a. No, the right against self-
incrimination covers only
compelled testimony of a
communicative nature
QUESTION 49
It is a compulsory process issued by the
judge, requiring the person named therein
to appear in court and produce the
document.

a. writ of habeas corpus

b. writ of amparo
c. subpoena ad testificandum
d. subpoena duces tecum
ANSWER

d. subpoena duces
tecum
QUESTION 50
Where must the arraignment be made?

a. before any court within the judicial region

b. before the court where the complaint or
information was filed
c. before the sala of the Executive Judge
d. before the court where the appeal must
be filed
ANSWER

b. before the court

where the complaint
or information was
filed
QUESTION 51
Who determines the probable cause
for the issuance of a warrant of
arrest?
 
a. the judge c. the prosecutor

b. the police d. probation officer

 
ANSWER

a. the judge
QUESTION 52
Mayor Sanchez was arrested 46 days after the
commission of the alleged rape of Mary Eileen Sarmenta
and the killing of Allan Gomez and Sarmenta. He was
arrested before warrants were issued. Is the arrest valid?

a. No, because the police officers who arrested him were

not present when he allegedly participated in the rape
and killing
b. Yes, because the crime committed is a heinous crime
c. Yes, because there is sufficient evidence to arrest him
d. No, a case before the Sandiganbayan must first be
filed against him
ANSWER

a. No, because the police officers

who arrested him were not
present when he allegedly
participated in the rape and
killing
QUESTION 53
Mr. Tulak was arrested and searched while transporting
prohibited drugs without warrant. Was the arrest
valid?
 
a. No, the arrest is in violation of his constitutional
right
b. Yes, he was caught in flagrante delicto
c. Yes, he is a drug pusher and he should be arrested
at anytime because he is a menace to the society
d. No, the police officers must first secure a warrant of
arrest
ANSWER

b. Yes, he was caught in

flagrante delicto
QUESTION 54
When should the accused question
the legality of his arrest?
 
a. At anytime of the day or night
b. at anytime after trial
c. during trial
d. before the accused enters his plea
 
ANSWER

d. before the accused

enters his plea
 
QUESTION 55
What is Republic Act No. 7438?

a. An act defining certain rights of persons

arrested, detained or under custodial
investigation by officers, and providing
penalties for violations therefor
b. An act abolishing the imposition of death
penalty
c. An act expanding the jurisdiction of courts
d. An act imposing tax exemption to minimum
wage earners
ANSWER

a. An act defining certain rights of

persons arrested, detained or
under custodial investigation by
officers, and providing penalties
for violations therefor
QUESTION 56
What shall the court do after approving the
bail of an accused?
 
a. the accused must be held for
arraignment
b. the accused must be scheduled for trial
c. the complaint against the accused must
be dismissed
d. the accused must be discharged
ANSWER

d. the accused must be

discharged
QUESTION 57
It is the right of the accused to meet the
witnesses against him face to face. It is the
right of the accused to cross-examine the
witnesses.
 
a. right to counsel
b. right to remain silent
c. right to speedy, impartial and public trial
d. right to confrontation
ANSWER

d. right to confrontation
QUESTION 58
It is otherwise known as the Speedy
Trial Act of 1998.
 
a. RA 8493 c. RA 8353
c. RA 9165 d. RA 8551
 
ANSWER

a. RA 8493
QUESTION 59
Pre- Trial in criminal cases is
mandatory. The statement is
___________.
 a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Cannot be ascertained
 
ANSWER

a. True
QUESTION 60
When shall trial commence after
arraignment of the accused?
 
a. within 30 days from arraignment as fixed
by the court
b. after the first hearing
c. within the time as determined by the
court
d. within 30 days from the date of the pre-
trial
ANSWER

a. within 30 days from

arraignment as fixed by
the court
QUESTION 61
May the accused be arraigned in
absentia?

a. Yes
b. No
c. It depends
d. Cannot be ascertained
ANSWER

b. No
QUESTION 62
During the arraignment of Pinggoy Eastrada for
plunder, he refused to enter his plea. What is the
remedy of the court, if any, in this instance?
 
a. none
b. the Court shall enter a not guilty plea for him
c. the Court shall order him detained inside the
judge's chamber and force him to sign a waiver
d. the Court shall sentenced him immediately
without trial
ANSWER

b. the Court shall enter a

not guilty plea for him
QUESTION 63
It is a search warrant which vaguely describes
and does not particularize the personal
properties to be seized without a definite
guideline to the searching team as to what
items might be lawfully seized.
a. special warrant
b. general warrant
c. comprehensive warrant
d. exceptional
ANSWER

b. general warrant
QUESTION 64
Where is the venue of criminal case?

a. the municipality or province wherein the offense

was committed or one of its essential elements took
place
b. the region wherein the offense was committed or
one of its essential elements took place
c. the district wherein the offense was committed or
one of its essential elements took place
d. the barangay wherein the offense was committed or
one of its essential elements took place
ANSWER
a. the municipality or
province wherein the
offense was committed or
one of its essential
elements took place
QUESTION 65
When is a motion to quash a complaint or
information filed?

a. At any time before trial

b. At any time before the accused
enters his plea
c. During trial
d. During pre-trial
ANSWER

b. At any time before the

accused enters his plea
QUESTION 66
It is conducted when a person is lawfully
arrested without warrant involving even
also offense which requires preliminary
investigation.
a. Inquest
b. Preliminary investigation
c. Custodial investigation
d. Searching inquiry
ANSWER

a. Inquest
QUESTION 67
What is the formal mode and manner of
implementing the constitutional right of the
accused to be informed of the nature and cause of
accusation against him?

a. pre- trial
b. arraignment
c. preliminary investigation
d. trial
ANSWER

b. arraignment
QUESTION 68
The following except one are the
instances of warrantless search.

a. plain view search

b. customs search
c. insisted search
d. consented search
ANSWER

c. insisted search
QUESTION 69
What is the effect of the death of the accused before
arraignment?
a. the case shall be dismissed but the offended
party may file proper civil action against the
estate of the deceased.
b. the case shall continue and the deceased may
be convicted
c. the civil and criminal liability of the accused
shall be terminated
d. the accused shall be acquitted
ANSWER
a. the case shall be dismissed
but the offended party may
file proper civil action
against the estate of the
deceased (Sec. 4, Rule 111)
QUESTION 70
As a general rule, where should an
application for bail be filed?

a. with the Executive Judge

b. with the Supreme Court
c. with the court where the case is
pending
d. with the Court of Appeals
ANSWER

c. with the court where

the case is pending
QUESTION 71
It is the quantum of proof in criminal
cases.

a. proof beyond unreasonable doubt

b. preponderance of evidence
c. substantial evidence
d. proof beyond reasonable doubt
ANSWER

d. proof beyond reasonable

doubt
QUESTION 72
Except one, these are the properties that can
be subjects of a search warrant.-

a. personal property subject of the offense

b. personal property stolen or embezzled
c. personal property used or intended to be
used as a means of committing an offense
d. none of the above
ANSWER

d. none of the above

QUESTION 73
MeTC and/or MTC Judges are authorized
to conduct preliminary investigation.
This statement is __________.

a. True
b. False
c. Partly true
d. Partly false
ANSWER

b. False
QUESTION 74
A search warrant was issued to SPO1 Pakialamero
directing him to search and to seize any
contrabands inside the warehouse of Tado. SPO1
Pakialamero regularly conducted surveillance on
the area. On the eleventh day after the search
warrant was issued, he together with his team
decided to raid the warehouse. They confiscated
several sacks of marijuana. Is the search and
seizure valid?
a. No c. Maybe
b. Yes d. It depends
ANSWER

a. No
QUESTION 75
The right to preliminary
investigation may be waived. This
statement is _____________.

a. True c. False
b. Doubtful d. Probable
ANSWER

a. True
QUESTION 76
It is the law otherwise known as the
“Witness Protection Program”.-

a. RA 9681
b. RA 6891
c. RA 9168
d. RA 6981
ANSWER

d. RA 6981
QUESTION 77
It is the Judiciary Reorganization Act
of 1980.-

a. B.P. Blg. 22
b. P.D. 618
c. RA 6975
d. B.P. Blg. 129, as amended
ANSWER

d. B.P. Blg. 129, as

amended
QUESTION 78
Cases decided by the Metropolitan
Trial Court and Municipal Trial
Court are appealable with
__________.
a. the Regional Trial Court
b. Supreme Court
c. Court of Appeals
d. Sandiganbayan
ANSWER

a. the Regional Trial

Court
QUESTION 79
Who has the burden of proof in bail
application?

a. the accused
b. the Court
c. the complainant
d. the prosecution
ANSWER

d. the prosecution
QUESTION 80
All the time, any party may appeal
from a judgment or final order. This
statement is ___________.

a. Absolutely true
b. Relatively false
c. Absolutely false
d. Relatively true
ANSWER

c. Absolutely false
QUESTION 81
The two types of accusatory pleading which may be
filed in court to commence criminal actions.

a. Complaint or information
b. Motion to Quash or Motion to Postpone
c. Affidavit and Answer
d. Question and Answer
ANSWER

a. Complaint or Information
QUESTION 82
It is the person against whom or against whose
property the crime was committed.

a. Offender
b. Offended party
c. Guilty party
d. Accused
ANSWER

b. Offended Party
QUESTION 83
It is an informal summary investigation conducted
by the public prosecutor in criminal cases
involving persons arrested and detained without
the benefit of a warrant of arrest issued by the
court for the purpose of determining whether or
not such persons should remain under custody
and correspondingly be charged in court.

a. Inquest c. Outquest
b. Conciliation d. Mediation
ANSWER

a. Inquest
QUESTION 84
It is a legal remedy available to the accused to
enable him properly to plead and prepare for
trial. This motion is filed before arraignment
and shall specify the alleged defects of the
complaint or information and the details desired.

a. Motion to Quash
b. Motion for Bill of Particulars
c. Motion to Dismiss
d. Motion to Arrest
ANSWER

b. Motion for Bill of

Particulars
QUESTION 85
It is the a proceeding for review by which the whole
case is transferred to a higher court for final
determination.

a. Motion for Reconsideration

b. Motion to Quash
c. Appeal
d. Motion for New Trial
ANSWER

c. Appeal
QUESTION 86
The private counsel has the direct control and
supervision of prosecuting criminal cases. This
statement is ___________________.

a. Relatively true
b. Absolutely true
c. Relatively false
d. Absolutely false
ANSWER

d. Absolutely false
QUESTION 87
Is that branch of law which prescribes the
method of enforcing rights or obtaining
redress for their invasion.

a. Adjective Law
b. Remedial Law
c. Substantive Law
d. Either a or b
e. All of the above
ANSWER

d. Either a or b
QUESTION 88
The law which creates, defines and regulates
rights.

a. Adjective Law
b. Remedial Law
c. Substantive Law
d. Either a or b
e. All of the above
ANSWER

c. Substantive Law
QUESTION 89
Is the Rules of Court a law?

a. No. It was not enacted by the Congress.

b. No. It is only a rule and regulation.
c. Yes. It has the force and effect of law.
d. Yes. Law and Rule means the same
thing.
ANSWER

c. Yes. It has the force and effect of a law.

QUESTION 90
It includes the duty of the courts of justice to settle
actual controversies involving rights which are legally
demandable and enforceable, and to determine
whether or not there has been grave abuse of
discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction
on any branch or instrumentality of the government.

a. Political power
b. Administrative power
c. Congressional power
d. Judicial Power
ANSWER

d. Judicial Power
QUESTION 91
The following except one are the sources of
Criminal Procedure.

a. Rules of Court c. 1987 Constitution

b. Executive Orders d. Presidential Decrees
e. Decision of the Supreme Court
f. None of the above
QUESTION 91
It refers to the place where the case is to be heard
and tried.

a. Venue c. Territory
b. Jurisdiction d. Address
ANSWER

a. Venue
QUESTION 92
It is the system in criminal procedure where the
detection and prosecution of crimes are left to the
initiative of officials and agents of the law. This
procedure is characterized by secrecy and the
judge is not limited to the evidence brought
before him but could proceed with his own
inquiry which is not confrontative.

a. Inquisitorial System c. Accusatorial System

b. Ecclectic System d. Mixed System
ANSWER

a. Inquisitorial System
QUESTION 93
This refers to the procedure which is confrontative
and the trial is publicly held and ends with the
magistrate rendering the verdict. The accusation
is exercised by every citizen.

a. Inquisitorial System c. Accusatorial System

b. Ecclectic System d. Mixed System
ANSWER

b. Accusatorial System
QUESTION 94
This is a combination of the inquisitorial and
the accusatorial system. It characterizes the
criminal procedures observed in the
Philippines.

a. Inquisitorial System c. Accusatorial System

b. Ecclectic System d. Mixed System
ANSWER

d. Mixed System
QUESTION 95
This refers to the authority of the court to hear
and try a particular offense and impose the
punishment.

a. Jurisdiction
b. Criminal Procedure
c. Criminal Jurisdiction
d. Power
ANSWER

b. Criminal Procedure
QUESTION 96
The courts which has jurisdiction over offenses
punishable by imprisonment for a period of
six (6) years or less.

a. First Level Courts

b. Appellate Courts
c. Supreme Court
d. Second Level Courts
ANSWER

a. First Level Courts

QUESTION 97
The following except one are considered first
level courts.

a. Metropolitan Trial Court

b. Municipal Circuit Trial Court
c. Justice of the Peace
d. Municipal Trial Court
ANSWER

c. Justice of the Peace

QUESTION 98
Republic Act 8888 or “An Act Prohibiting Spitting in Public Places and
Providing Penal Sanctions for Violation Thereof” was passed by the
Congress The said law provides that any person caught spitting in a
public place for the first time shall be fined with P 499.00. While SPO1
Patola was patrolling, he saw Mr. Tour Cock, an American national who
is fond of chewing “nga-nga”, spitted on the pavement . SPO1 Patola
approached Mr. Cock and noticed that the sidewalk almost turned red.
SPO1 Patola apprehended Mr. Cock and filed a case against the latter.
What court has jurisdiction over the case of Mr. Tour Cock?

a. Municipal Trial Court

b. Regional Trial Court
c. Barangay Court
d. Supreme Court
ANSWER

a. Municipal Trial Court

QUESTION 99
All violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous
Drugs Act is under the jurisdiction of the
Regional Trial Court. This statement is –

a. True.
b. False.
c. True. RTC is a court of general jurisdiction.
d. False. RTC cannot deprive the MTC of its
jurisdiction over drugs cases
ANSWER

a. True
QUESTION 100
For offenses requiring preliminary
investigation, where is the complaint or
information filed?

a. Office of the Prosecutor

b. Court
c. Office of the Clerk of Court
d. Department of Justice
ANSWER

a. Office of the Prosecutor

Thank You. God Bless!

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