DPI 1223 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE (JUN-OCT 24)_CHAPTER 7-13

A security taken from a person to appear on a fixed date before the court refers to _______.

• charge

• summons

• custody

• bail

What is the factor in determining the amount of bond?

• The amount shall be sufficient with due regard to the circumstances of the case.

• The amount shall be punitive in nature.

• The age of the accused person should be considered in determining the amount of bond.

• The amount of bond shall be determined based on the accused person physical condition.

What is the consequence if there is mistake, fraud or insufficient sureties have been accepted by court?

• The sureties need to be present in every court hearing

• The accused may be discharged

• The court may issue warrant of arrest for the accused

• The sureties must attend at the time and place mentioned in the bond

What is the procedure before recording an accused person’ plea of guilty?

• Must ensure that the accused understands the nature and consequences of his plea

• The court shall obtain the names of any persons likely to be acquainted with the accused

• The prosecution must call their witnesses

• The accused shall be allowed to enter his defence

What is the consequence if the courts find the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt?

• The accused shall be released

• The court shall find the accused guilty

• The court shall record an order of acquittal

• The trial shall be adjourned to a future day

Which of the following party has the burden to prove the guilt of an accused person in a criminal trial?

• The accused himself

• The defence counsel

• The witnesses

• The prosecution

Which of the following party has discretionary powers to institute or discontinue proceedings for an offence?

• Defence Attorney

• Public Prosecutor

• Presiding Judge

• His Majesty Agong

The following statement are correct on mode of delivering judgment in criminal court EXCEPT

• Due notice shall be given to the parties or their advocates

• The accused shall be required to attend to hear judgment delivered

• The judgment can be either delivered immediately or at some subsequent time

• The judgment shall be pronounced in chamber

The following are the conditions imposed for an offender who served sentence of police supervision EXCEPT

• Notify his place of residence

• Notify any change of his place of residence

• Report himself to the officer as directed once each month

• Shall remain in his home at all time

Which of the following is CORRECT on purpose of charge?

• Bind the person to appear in court on a particular date set for trial

• Obtained incriminating evidence of commission offences

• Seized things that are criminally possessed

• Indicate the punishment to be imposed for the offence committed