CrimPro Midterm Retake

Which of the following may be seized under a valid search warrant?

• Personal belongings not related to the crime

• Property used in committing an offense

• Any item inside the premises

• Property owned by a neighbor

What is a primary requirement for a valid seizure of property?

• Reasonable doubt

• Probable cause

• Clear and convincing

After a search is conducted, to whom must the police officer deliver the seized property and inventory?

• The city prosecutor

• The chief of police

• The judge who issued the search warrant

• The owner of the property

When can the police search a person without a search warrant?

• When they feel suspicious

• When the person is lawfully arrested

• When there’s a report from a witness

• When the person refuses to cooperate

If the court that issued the warrant did not resolve the motion, and a criminal case is later filed in another court, who will resolve it?

• The issuing court

• The new court where the criminal case is filed

• The Department of Justice

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following may be seized under a valid search warrant?

• Personal belongings not related to the crime

• Property used in committing an offense

• Any item inside the premises

• Property owned by a neighbor

What is the requirement for conducting a search of a house, room, or premises, as stated in Section 8 of Rule 126?

• The search must be conducted in the presence of the lawful occupant only.

• The search must be conducted in the presence of at least two police officers.

• The search must be conducted in the presence of the lawful occupant or any member of his family, or in their absence, at least two witnesses of sufficient age and discretion.

• The search can be conducted without any witnesses.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Bail under Rule 114?

• Bail is always a matter of discretion.

• Bail is not allowed before conviction.

• Bail is a matter of right before conviction for non-capital offenses.

• Bail can be denied without reason.

Which of the following is NOT a requisite of a valid search warrant under Rule 126, Section 1?

• It must be signed by a judge.

• It must be issued in the name of the Republic of the Philippines.

• It must particularly describe the property to be seized.

• It must be directed to a peace officer.

Which of the following may be seized under a valid search warrant?

• Personal belongings not related to the crime

• Property used in committing an offense

• Any item inside the premises

• Property owned by a neighbor