Introduction to Criminal Justice System

Which of the following is the rank of the head of the Bureau of Corrections?

• Emperor

• Undersecretary

• Superintendent

• Director

Which of the following has an authority of approving the release of a PDL?

• BuCor Director General

• Board for Criminologists

• DOJ Secretary

• Local Government

The President, in his speech expressed his support in the imposition of death penalty for gross violations of human rights like genocide and human trafficking. He believes that through this, would-be violators will be convinced that crime does not pay. Which perspective of criminal justice governs the preference of justice of the President?

• Crime control

• Due process

• Rehabilitation

• Equal justice

Many researchers believe that the lack of assistance from the government is the primary cause of high crime rate in Barangay San Dionisio. Hence, they came up with the formulation of programs that would help incarcerated offenders to cope with their social circumstances once released in the society. What perspective governs the idea of the researchers?

• Crime control

• Rehabilitation

• Due process

• Equal justice

Maria Mercedez has committed a heinous crime but was released on probation. However, his co-accused, Brando Torres has been sentenced to serve a lifetime imprisonment. Some proponents of a perspective are of the opinion that such difference in penalty is a result of the so-called chivalry effect. What perspective does not support the sentencing done by the court?

• Crime control

• Rehabilitation

• Due process

• Equal justice

The investigator proceeded with the custodial investigation. He did not inform the suspect of the rights of the latter under the Constitution. The family of the suspect sought the help of a group of advocates, as the suspect has been pressured and only acknowledged the allegation because of fear. What perspective supports the idea that offenders must be given protection by the law?

• Crime control

• Rehabilitation

• Due process

• Equal justice

After the discharge of Abel, he immediately prepared his resume and looked for a job. However, no one believed him that he is now a changed man and can be trusted. Abel grew tired of this and instead of applying for a legitimate job, went back to his usual hustle – mugging and burgling. Which perspective on justice may explain the high tendency of Abel to go back to his life of criminality because of his incarceration and the stigma it has created?

• Labelling

• Rehabilitation

• Nonintervention

• Restorative

Both the complainant and the respondent agreed to have their case resolved by a mediator. In this process, the complainant is able to voice out his interests and idea of justice. What perspective supports the complainant in having his case resolved in an early settlement?

• Crime control

• Rehabilitation

• Nonintervention

• Restorative

The prosecution presents all the evidence to prove the guilt of the accused. The accused countered by filing a motion to dismiss, and finding a legal ground therein, the court dismissed the case. What model of legal system relies on the competitive process where the judge merely serves as the arbiter?

• Adversarial system

• Inquisitorial system

• Mixed system

• Social security system

There are two common models of justice. Which statement about inquisitorial system is not true?

• It is commonly adopted civil law legal systems

• Trial is only held when the judge believes the offender has committed the offense

• The judge conducts extensive pre-trial investigations and interrogations

• Assumes that the best way to get the truth of a matter is through a competitive process