CRI 169 - LONG QUIZ (2025)

Which of the following best defines the comprehensive role of investigation in the field of criminal justice?

• A casual process of questioning that often lacks structure and is mainly used for internal curiosity rather than legal purposes.

• A basic gathering of information focused more on assumptions than on facts, usually done without the intent to uncover the truth.

• A systematic and methodical process of inquiry aimed at uncovering vital facts, evidence, and circumstances to establish the truth and aid in legal proceedings.

• A rigid courtroom procedure limited to judges and lawyers, with minimal emphasis on actual fact-finding or evidence gathering.

Which investigative role is responsible for managing high-level investigations, has completed a Master's Degree and the Investigation Officers Management Course (IOMAC), and is involved in overseeing successful case filings and prosecutions?

• Criminal Investigator

• Police Investigator

• Police Detective

• Case Manager

Marco, a 19-year-old suspect in a robbery case, was taken to a police station for questioning. He was not informed of his right to remain silent or his right to a lawyer. After hours of questioning and subtle threats from the officers, he confessed to the crime. The following day, he was given a lawyer, and his confession was repeated in the presence of counsel. Marco now wants to challenge the use of his confession in court. Based on Article III, Section 12 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, what is the most appropriate legal assessment of the situation?

• The confession is valid since it was eventually made with legal counsel present and was voluntarily repeated.

• The confession is inadmissible because Marco was not informed of his constitutional rights at the outset, and the use of threats undermined his free will.

• The confession remains admissible because the delay in providing a lawyer did not affect the truthfulness of the statement.

• The confession is valid since Marco is not a minor and appeared to understand the consequences of his statements.

Andrea was taken into custody for alleged theft. While being interrogated by the police, she was not given access to a lawyer. She was also not allowed to contact her parents, despite repeatedly requesting to do so. The officers told her she could make a call only after she answered their questions. They handed her a document outlining her rights, but no one explained it to her, and no counsel was present. After an hour, Andrea gave a statement admitting involvement. Which of the following best reflects the violation of Andrea’s rights under RA 7438?

• The police fulfilled their duty by giving Andrea a copy of her rights, and her admission is valid despite the absence of a lawyer.

• Andrea's confession is legally valid because the offense is bailable and does not require immediate legal representation.

• The police violated RA 7438 for failing to explain Andrea’s rights, denying her access to counsel and family, and conducting custodial interrogation without legal assistance.

• No violation occurred since Andrea was not physically harmed and was eventually allowed to speak with her parents after the questioning.

While being investigated for qualified theft, Rea told the officers she was willing to confess if the matter would be resolved quickly. A police officer began writing down her statement. No lawyer was present. Rea was then asked to sign the confession, which was not sworn to before any authority. The next day, a lawyer came to assist her, but no new statement was made. The prosecution later attempted to present the original confession as evidence in court. Which of the following best explains why Rea’s confession would likely be inadmissible in court?

• The confession was signed but not voluntarily made, which automatically invalidates its evidentiary value.

• Confessions made without a public audience or media presence cannot be treated as official evidence.

• The confession was neither made in the presence of legal counsel nor sworn to properly, and no valid written waiver of rights occurred—making it inadmissible.

• A confession must always be recorded in audio or video to be admissible; written ones are not allowed under custodial investigation rules.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case is the origin of the Miranda Warning, which requires law enforcement officers to inform suspects of their right to remain silent and to have legal counsel during custodial interrogation?

• Mirana v. Arizona

• Miranda v. Arizonna

• Mirando v. Arizona

• Miranda v. Arizona

A woman was found unconscious in an alley with signs of head trauma. The responding investigator begins gathering information: she asks the security guard about the woman’s identity, checks CCTV to determine the time the incident occurred, interviews witnesses to understand what happened, and tries to find out why the victim was in that area alone. Which investigative principle is the investigator applying in this scenario?

• Criminal profiling strategy

• The Six Cardinal Points of Investigation

• The Five Pillars of the Criminal Justice System

• The Four Phases of Crime Scene Processing

All of the following are NOT part of the Three-Fold Aim of Criminal Investigation, EXCEPT:

• To punish the offender without the need for a court trial

• To collect evidence to support the guilt of the suspect in court

• To protect the suspect from prosecution by withholding key information

• To detain any individual suspected of involvement, regardless of evidence

Criminal Investigation is considered both an art and a science. In the context of identifying the guilty party, which of the following best explains this dual nature?

• It is purely an art because investigators rely only on their instincts and personal experience, not established procedures.

• It is strictly a science because all investigative work is done inside a laboratory using forensic tools.

• It is both an art and a science because investigators apply logical intuition and tested experience, while also using forensic methods to analyze evidence.

• It is neither an art nor a science because identification of the suspect is usually based on witness gossip or public opinion.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary goals of criminal investigation?

• To determine whether a crime has been committed

• To legally obtain information or evidence

• To immediately sentence the suspect after arrest

• To recover stolen properties