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WorksheetsCriminology and Law Worksheet
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
The PHASE in the commission of the crime when the person is from the point of the beginning or within the point where he can still decide to desist or continue the commission of the crime is the ______ phase.
objective
internal
subjective
external
The accused in criminal proceedings has in his favour the rule that criminal laws should be construed liberally in his favor because ______.
of the requirements of observance of due process
the prosecution has the burden of proof
the police is presumed to performed their duty with regularity
the accused is presumed innocent until proven the quality
After the decision was rendered by the trial court, the accused found a new evidence. What remedy should the accused do based on the new evidence?
File a motion for reconsideration
File a motion for new trial
File a notice of appeal
File a Petition for Certiorari.
The declaration of an accused acknowledging his guilt of the offense charged, or any offense necessarily included therein is ______.
liability
confession
admission
responsibility
A police officer testifying in court is allowed to refer to his/her notes or memorandum ______.
to help him in the prosecution of the case
in order to refresh his memory
as it is his right as a police officer
as his codigo and his personal record
The constitutional limitation or ex post facto law in the enactment of criminal laws simply shall be applied ______.
A. retroactively
B. in favor of the accused
C. prospectively
D. in against the state
Preliminary investigation is a matter, of right when the penalty for the crime committed is ______.
not exceeding six years of imprisonment
imprisonment at least 4 years, 2 months and 1 day regardless of fine
imprisonment is 4 years, 2 months, and 1 day regardless of fine
less than 4 years of imprisonment
Police officer Jake ARRESTED ace without legal ground and without a warrant. JAKE committed a crime of ______.
violation of dacialic
arbitrary of detention
illegal arrest
unlawful arrest
The crime committed is punishable by imprisonment of at least 4 years, 2 months, and 1 day. The crime was committed in Metro Manila or Chartered Cities. Where should the complaint be filed in order to initiate the criminal action?
To file the complainant directly with the Municipal Trial Court
At the police station for warrantless arrest and inquest proceedings
At the prosecutor office for the conduct of preliminary investigation
A copy of the original document.
Which of the following is NOT secondary evidence?
A testimony of witnesses as to the contents of the original
A tape recorded recital of the content of the original
A recital of the contents of the original is an authentic document.
A copy of the original document.
What is this rule of evidence which states when the terms of an agreement have been reduced to writing it considered as containing all the terms agreed upon and there can be between the parties and their successors in interest no evidence of the written agreement?
Secondary Evidence
Exclusionary Rule
Best Evidence Rule
Parol Evidence Rule
The form of evidence is that subject to the senses of the court is ______ Evidence
physical
object
all of the above
real
The crime committed is punishable by imprisonment of 4 years, 2 months and less. The crime was committed in the province. Where should the complainant filed in order to initiate the criminal action?
May file the complainant directly with the Municipal Trial Court
At the police station for warrantless arrest and inquest proceedings
May file the information directly with the Regional Trial Court
At the prosecutors office for the conduct of the preliminary investigation.
Which of the following circumstances makes the evidence incompetent?
Evidence obtained in accordance with the constitution.
Evidence obtained though third degree method of investigation.
Evidence obtained in accordance with the law or statute.
Evidence obtained in accordance with the rules.
A person who is lawfully arrested may be searched for anything
that the police at its discretion has deemed to be proper.
even if not connected to the commission of an offense.
which may have been used or constitute proof in the commission of an offense.
that may be ordered by the court at its discretion.
What is the purpose why independent relevant evidence is admitted by courts?
To show that the certain fact occurred, whether true or not.
To prove to the court the allegations.
To prove that the fact is true.
To prove that the fact is NOT true.
When the person is called to testify in court as an accused, on what matters may the prosecution cross examine the accused?
I, II, III
I, II
II, III
I, III
In order the person accused of a crime should be bound to answer to accusation against him, what should the police officer do?
Wait for the issuance of the warrant of arrest.
Let the court proceedings take its course and allow the issuance of warrant.
Arrest the person accused of a crime even without a warrant.
Do the arrest only when requested by the offended party.
Venue to criminal cases refers to the place ________.
vital where the parties agree.
where the trial court designates.
that acquired jurisdiction over the cases.
where the crime was committed.
If a person commits an act or omission which is provided by revised penal code as amended or modified, the crime committed or omitted ________.
crime
ordinance
offense
felony
Our criminal law may be applied extraterritorially which simply means that ________.
our criminal law may be enforced by another sovereign country.
our criminal law may be applicable even outside of our territory.
foreigners here in our country may be charge for violation of our criminal law.
those accused of the crime may be arrested even outside of our territory.
The extrajudicial confession of an accused is sufficient for conviction ________.
provided that it is freely, intelligently and voluntarily given.
when it is corroborated by evidence of corpus delicti.
even if it is corroborated by evidence of corpus delicti.
whether or not corroborated by evidence of corpus delicti.
Which among the following is NOT considered as authorized person to file the complaint before the municipal trial court?
any peace officer
any law enforcement officer authorized by law.
the offended party.
the witnesses to the crime committed.
Which of the following is NOT hearsay?
The testimony of a witness concerning the letter he received from somebody.
The information received by a police officer from the neighbourhood regarding the existence drug dens in the area.
The affidavit of a witness who was not presented to the witness for cross examination.
The statement given by the informant to the police officer.
Ped Xing is chinese citizen who killed Pilipino on board a Philippine commercial vessel on the high seas. Based on the given law situation based on territoriality principle, Philippine criminal law is ________.
not applicable because the crime was committed outside of the Philippine territory.
not applicable because the offender is not a Pilipino.
applicable in this situation although the crime was committed in high seas.
applicable even if the crime was committed by Chinese.
26. The act of omission of a person who after hearing or seeing something that requires him/her ________.
to act
to ignore
to forget
to report
The act of admission against interest is called:
admission
admission against internet
confession
admission by silent
Which of the following situations is NOT valid search without a warrant?
search of plain view
search incidental to stop and frisk
search at the discretion of the police officer
search incidental of lawful arrest.
HARDEN after trial was found guilty of a despicable act. However, the court found out that there is no law punishing the said act. May the court punish harden of any penalty which it deemed appropriate?
Yes, the act committed is despicable that it should be punished.
No, the law cannot punish because the court does not know the applicable law.
No, the law cannot punish an act if at the time it was committed is yet punishable.
ALL of these.
An act or omission punishable by the revised Penal Code is ________.
act of omission
offense
Felony
Crime
When search and seizure conducted by the police is based on a search warrant, this presupposes that the search and seizure ________.
may be questionable
is without probable cause
violates the right of the person to privacy
is with the legal ground
JAKE was convicted for several crimes; Homicides, the penalty imposes is minimum of 6 years and 1 day to 6 years and 1 day to 8 years; Physical injuries, the penalty imposes of 4 year and 1 day to 6 years; and Parricide, the penalty is reclusion Perpetua; JAKE should serve successive service of sentence by serving first the penalty of ________.
any of the conviction.
4 years and 1 day to 6 years
6 years and 1 day to 8 years
RECLUSION PERPETUA
What is this right that the accused may invoke during trial to avoid statement against himself?
Right not to a witness for his behalf
Right against self-incrimination
Right to assistance to counsel
Right to remain silent
The power or authority to hear and decide a cases is ________.
A. jurisdiction
B. legislation
C. litigation
D. arbitration
The reading of the decision of the court convicting the accused appears to be NOT based on evidence on record or applicable law. What remedy should the accused do in the hope that the court may reversed its decision?
file a motion for reconsideration
file a notice of appeal
file a motion of a new trial
file a petition of certiorari.
In arbitrary detention it is requires that the offender must be a ________.
C. a public officer or employee
A. private individual
B. foreign national
D. member of the judiciary
The venue to hear criminal cases may be change when the ________.
D. reason is to avoid miscarriage of justice
A. accused is a minor
B. case involves property dispute
C. trial is delayed due to holidays
When a Pilipino kills a Chinese on board a vessel hearing flag of Mexico while the vessel is in the Philippine water, may the criminal law of the Philippines apply?
Yes, the Philippine criminal law is applicable
Yes, since the offender is a filipino
No, it is the Mexican criminal law that applies
No, the Philippine criminal law is not applicable
If the crime is committed in the province and the penalty thereof is one that does NOT acquire preliminary investigation, the complainant shall be filled ________.
A. directly with the appropriate municipal trial court
B. with the regional trial court
C. with the barangay captain
D. with the city prosecutor's office
To produce conviction, the extra judicial confession must be supported by ________.
D. the presentation of corroborative evidence of corpus delicti
A. the testimony of the accused alone
B. the opinion of the investigating officer
C. the confession of a co-accused
Which of the following are not among the exceptions to the hearsay evidence?
learned treat line
commercial lists
dead man statute rule
entries in official records
The following are element of frustrated stage in the commission of the crime EXCEPT _________.
the act performed would produced the felony as a consequence
but the felony is not produced
by reason of spontaneous desistance of the accused
the presentation of corroborated evidence of corpus delicti
The accused with the lewd design brought the woman who is minor in a secluded place but with the consent of the latter. The accused is liable for the crime of.
simple seduction
forcible abduction
qualified abduction
consented abduction
Rebellion and coup de ‘etat when committed by military personnel will subject them to court martial proceedings. What is the NATURE of court martial proceedings?
civil
administrative
sui generis
criminal
The process required to determine probable cause based on direct filing of a complaint so that the information may be filed in court is _________?
ex-parte examination of the counter-affidavit
preliminary investigation
inquest proceedings
judicial determination of probable
During arraignment, the accused is required to enter his plea. So that the accused may be intelligently understands the consequences of his plea, what is the mandatory requirement in entering the plea?
the accused should be assisted by his witnesses
the accused should be assisted by court of competent jurisdiction.
the prosecution should offer lower and irresistible offer.
the accused should be assisted by competent and independent counsel
Mistake of facts is distinguished from mistake in identity in that mistake of fact the _____
offender has intention to commit the crime.
accused is certain about who is the victim
accused is without intention to commit a felony
offender is related the victim.
When a crime is committed on board a US warship while it is on Philippines water, the _____
Philippine criminal law shall not be applicable
US military law shall be applicable
US criminal law shall be applicable in our courts.
The person who was arrest without warrant for the crime of penalty of which is imprisonment of at least 4 years, 2 months and 1 day. He asked for preliminary investigation may be conducted?
He should asked for the presence of a counsel while being detained.
He should ask for his right to remain silent in the course of the preliminary investigation.
he should ask his right to be informed of the nature of the cause and accusation against him.
he should waive his rights under article 125 of the revised penal code.
When the case is filed in this court, bail become a matter of right before or after conviction which court is it?
Regional Trial Court
Municipal/ Metropolitan Trial Court
Court of Appeals
Sandiganbayan
ACE is a police officer. He arrested JAKE without a warrant for a crime which is considered a less grave offense. For ACE to be NOT liable for judicial authorities within _____ from the time of the arrest.
12 hours.
18 hours
36 hours
32 hours
The police officer testifying in court can refer to his/her notes or memorandum _________.
as his codigo and his personal record
as it is hid right as a police officer
in the order to refresh his memory
to help him in the prosecution of the cases
The crime committed when a person killed his/her illegitimate daughter who is minor under the circumstances provided by article 247 is _________.
infanticide
murder
homicide
parricide
The constitutional limitation of bill of attainder in the enactment of criminal laws simply means that our criminal law shall _________.
decrease the imposed penalty to favor the accused.
imposed the penalty even without hearing and trial
applied the penalty only sparingly in favor of the state
imposed the penalty only after due
54. The prosecution shall offer in evidence its documentary evidence ___________.
documentary evidence
oral evidence
physical evidence
testimonial evidence
At any time the prosecution may deep proper at its discretion to offer
at any time the prosecution may deep proper at its discretion to offer
after the presentation of testimonies and witnesses of the defense are terminated
none of these
after the presentation of the witnesses of the defense are terminated.
The crime of adultery is committed by any married woman who shall ________.
have sexual intercourse which a man under scandalous circumstances.
enter into marriage with another man order than her husband
have sexual intercourse with the man who is not her husband
live in conjugal dwelling with a man who is not her husband
Because the burden of proof rests with the prosecution, the duty the convicted the person belongs to these ________.
none of these
the strength of the prosecution is evidence
the courts discretion based on evidence
the weakness of the accused’s evidence
The new and independent act which is the immediate cause of the injury. Which breaks the connection between the original wrong and the injury is referred to as the ________ causes.
effective intervening
casual connecting
efficient intervening
efficient connecting
LINO saw ACE with an angry expression on his face while holding FIREARM moving toward his direction. When ACE was already him, LINO picked up a 2x2 hard wood and hit ACE on both his arms, resulting injuries to the latter. It was revealed during the investigation that physical injuries, this situation fits principle of ________.
mistake in identity
mistake in blow
mistake of fact
ignorance of law
Which of the following illustration BEST EXEMPLIFIES the concept of complex crimes?
HARDEN wanted to kill curry, HARDEN set the house CURRY resulting to the death of CURRY
HARDEN steal chicken of CURRY while at it, took the chicken of PAUL and that of DURANT
HARDEN killed CURRY, after a week, raped Paul and later steal the chicken of DURANT
HARDEN wanted to kill CURRY. He threw a grenade against CURRY. It killed CURRY and injured DURANT.
Exclusion of evidence simply means ________.
none of these
that the evidence obtained unlawfully shall be excluded by the court and not admitted
that evidence which are testimonial but objectionable shall be excluded
the witnesses not subject for examination should be excluded from the court.
A person who committing act in violation of a special penal law is committing ________.
a crime
an offense
a felony
an act of omission
What is this STAGE in court proceedings where the prosecution and the accused may agree on matters that will promote a fair and expeditious trial of the cases?
Trial Proper
Preliminary investigation
Inquest proceedings
Pre-trial
A Filipino killed a Chinese on board a vessel bearing the flag of Mexico while the vessel is in the Philippine territorial waters, should the criminal law of the Philippine apply?
No, because the crime was committed board a Mexican vessel.
Yes, because the crime was committed within the Philippines territory.
Yes, because the offender is a Filipino.
No, because the offended party is a Chinese.
A police officer testifying before the court is allowed to refer to his/her memorandum respecting a matter of ________.
opinion of an expert
fact recorded by his superior
fact he recorded a long time ago.
question of law.
They place commission of the crime is a consideration to determine the ________.
territory
venue
area of responsibility
jurisdiction
The party is deemed to have rested its case ________.
once the parties agreed as started in the Pre-trial
as may be ordered by the court
after the court ruled on the formal offer of evidence
after the prosecution has offered its evidence
What is the form of evidence consisting of letters, symbols, number or any inscription?
Parole evidence
Original evidence
Best evidence
Documentary evidence
The following source of criminal law EXCEPT
A. Special law
B. Ordinance
C. Special Penal Law
D. Revised Penal Law
Conclusive presumption is also known as “presumption juris et de jure”; disputable presumption is
presumption of regularity
dying declaration
presumption of innocence
presumption juris tantum
The questioning initiated by enforcement authorities after a person is taken into custody or otherwise deprived of freedom of action is
illegal detention
arbitrary detention
custodial investigation
preliminary investigation
The authority to enact national penal statutes is lodged in the
respective Sangguniang of LGUs
respective Mayor’s of LGU’s
Congress of the Philippines
trial court in the Philippines
From the foregoing situation, suppose that DURANT has personal knowledge of the crime committed. However, DURANT has been previously convicted for the crime robbery, Which of the following statements BEST describes the qualification of DURANT as a witness?
He is not competent to testify because of his previous conviction.
He is not qualified to testify because of his previous conviction.
He is qualified to testify subject to the approval of the court.
He is qualified to testify despite his conviction of the crime robbery.
From the foregoing situation, suppose that DURANT is merely 6 years old, Which of the following statement’s BEST describes the qualification of DURANT as a witness?
He is qualified so long that he can express his thought before the court.
He is not qualified because the minor is susceptible of being coached by lawyer.
He is not qualified because he can still a minor.
He is qualified because he can perceive and perceiving can convey his perception to another.
From the foregoing situation, suppose that DURANT merely heard from KERR the information that it was CURRY who killed NANCE. Which of the following statement below CORRECTLY describes the admissibility of DURANT’s testimony?
the testimony id admissible if only supported by other evidence.
the testimony is not admissible as it is declaration against interest.
the testimony is admissible only as independent relevant statement.
the testimony is not admissible as it serves only his own interest.
From the foregoing situation, suppose that DURANT merely heard from the KERR the information that was JAMES who killed NANCE. Which of the statement below correctly describes the admissibility of DURANT’s testimony?
it is not admissible for being independent relevant statement.
It is admissible if it is supported by evidence of corpus delicti.
It is admissible if DURANT is qualifies as a witness.
it is not admissible for being hearsay evidence.
From the foregoing situation, suppose that WALDO ignores the authority of PO3 CARDO. The latter reacted by angrily staring at WALDO staring at WALDO draws his firearms but without pointing it to waldo. Which of the following crime say PO3 CARDO be liable?
Grave coercion
Light threats
Less grave coercion
Grave threats
From the foregoing situation, suppose that PO3 CARDO draws his firearm and discharged it in the air because he saw WALDO draw running away from the area of the incident. Which of the following crime PO3 CARDO be liable?
illegal discharge of firearm
Grave coercion
Alarms and scandalous
Grave threats
From the foregoing situation, suppose that PO3 CARDO draw his firearm, points it to WALDO, discharged it without intent to kill WALDO, and without hitting WALDO. Which of the following crime may PO3 CARDO be liable?
Attempted homicide
Attempted murder
Illegal discharge of firearm
Attempted serious physical injury
From the foregoing situation, suppose that PO3 CARDO points the firearm to WALDO and discharge it but without intent to kill. It did not hit nor suffered a fatal injury but survived. Which of the following crime is PO3 CARDO liable?
Frustrated homicide
Serious physical injury
Frustrated murder
Illegal discharge of firearm
From the foregoing situation, suppose that LEILA a very influential private individual arranged with FRANKLIN and JONEL the escape PETER in exchange for certain consideration, PETER indeed escape. Which of the following crime is may be committed FRANKLIN AND JONEL?
Direct bribery resulting in evasion of service of sentence
Direct bribery and infidelity in the custody of the prisoner
Conspiracy to the crime of evasion of service of sentence.
Infidelity in the custody to prisoner though negligence.
From the foregoing situation, supposed that PETER escaped from PAKULO though his own efforts without giving consideration to FRANKLIN and JONEL. Did PETER commit any crime?
No, not yet for the crime of delivery of prisoner from jail.
No, he did not commit any crime under the RPC
Yes, for the crime of delivery of prisoner from the jail
Yes, for the crime of evasion of service od sentence.
From the foregoing situation, suppose that JAYBEE escaped though his own efforts from PAKULO without giving consideration to FRANKLIN and JONEL. What is the crime committed FRANKLIN and JONEL?
Conspiracy to the crime of evasion of service of sentence
Conspiracy for the crime of delivery of prisoner from jail
Delivery of prisoner from jail.
Infidelity in the custody of prisoner.
From the foregoing situation, suppose that JAYBEE escaped though his own efforts from PAKULO without giving consideration to FRANKLIN and JONEL. Did JAYBEE commit any crime?
Yes, for failure to honor his bail bond.
No, as he did not bribe to FRANKLIN and JONEL.
Yes, for the delivery of prisoner from jail
Yes, for the evasion of service of sentence.
From the foregoing situation, what is the effect of Hipolito’s remaining silent while being interviewed by the police in connection with crime committed?
Hipolito should answer after all evidence he gave will be inadmissible.
Hipolito is within his constitutional right to remain silent
Hipolito may still answer even when there is a counsel provided to him
Hipolito silence is deemed admission of guilt.
From the foregoing situation, which of the following is the reason why Hipolito may or may not remained silent?
Any statement made by Hipolito will be deemed inadmissible anyway
Hipolito is already under custodial investigation.
Hipolito may speak whether or not assisted by a counsel
Hipolito is not yet under custodial investigation
From the foregoing situation, when should be Hipolito be informed of Miranda Rights?
Before he is put into custody
After he was asked any question related to the crime he was arrested for.
Immediately after he is arrested.
When he is already assisted by a counsel of his choice or as provided for.
From the foregoing situation, jurisprudence declares that the suspect may waive his right to remain silent under the following, EXCEPT it must be _____
in the presence of counsel
in writing
before the prosecutor’s office
after the Mirandas rights was given to him
From the foregoing situation, suppose that while in the performance of his officer, Pinonu committed as an act punishable under the Philippine penal laws, the characteristics of criminal law to be applied should be _______.
Generality
Extra – territoriality
International law
Territoriality
89. From the foregoing situation, suppose that Pinonu is a Japanese and the ambassador of Japan to the Philippines. Outside the performance of his public officer, Pinonu committed an act. What is his status under Philippine law?
He is immune from Philippine jurisdiction.
He can be prosecuted under Philippine law.
He loses diplomatic immunity.
He is subject to administrative sanctions only.
From the situation which is punishable under the Philippine law, the characteristics of criminal law to be applied should be:
Prospectivity
Generality
Extra-territoriality
Territoriality
From the foregoing situation, suppose that ambassador Pinuno committed an act which under the law of Japan is considered as penal, can the government of Japan prosecute Pinuno?
No, Pinuno is exempt from the application of Japan criminal law
No, the crime was committed in Japan, their criminal law applies.
Yes, under the extra-territoriality characteristics of the criminal law
none of these.
From the foregoing situation, suppose that Pinuno is just ordinary embassy employee in Japan. He committed a crime in connection with performance of his official function. The act complained of if not punishable at the time it was committed. Under our penal system, the applicable characteristic of criminal law is ________.
Territoriality
Internationality
Prospectivity
Generality
From the foregoing situation, suppose that HIPOLITO in the commission of the crime of murder against ERIKA ensured that ERIKA cannot retaliate or cause harm against the former, What is the applicable modifying circumstances?
Exempting
Aggravating
Alternative
Mitigating
From the foregoing situation, suppose that HIPOLITO used the presence of 4 of his relative to ensured that ERIKA cannot retaliate or cause harm against HIPOLITO at the time he inflicted physical injuries against ERIKA, What is the applicable modifying circumstances?
Exempting
Mitigating
Alternative
Aggravating
From the foregoing situation, suppose that Erika is woman. HIPOLITO took advantage of his position as he is also a police officer that will of ERIKA. What is the applicable modifying circumstances?
Exempting
Mitigating
Alternative
Aggravating
From the foregoing situation, suppose that despite due diligence and without intention to commit a crime, and without fault, the act of HIPOLITO resulted to physical injuries against the person of ERIKA. What is the applicable modifying circumstances?
Exempting
Mitigating
Alternative
Aggravating
In an extra-judicial confession executed before the NBI, A charged with murder, voluntarily admitted the charge but implicated B & C as his co-conspirators. Apprehended, B & C vehemently denied the charge, after the conduct of preliminary investigation, A, B & C was charged in court of murder. During the trial, counsel of B & C vigorously objected to A’s testimony in court implicating his co-accused. Is the testimony of A in court admissible? Decide.
A’s testimony during the trial is admissible
as an exception to hearsay rule
considering that the confession is a judicial confession or made in a joint trial where his co-accused can cross examine him
all of these
A group of 3 persons, A, B & C robbed a house. When they were feeling after the robbery, they were intercepted by the police and as a result A was mortally wounded. Before he died, but conscious of his impending death, “A” admitted participating in the robbery, and named B and C as his companions. Hence, B & C were charged for the death of the policeman? What is the nature of the declaration of A? Decide.
Not a dying declaration because the subject of inquiry is the death of the policeman
the declaration does not refer to A’s death, neither is the inquiry about A’s death
it is dying because the declarant was conscious of his death and died thereafter
A & B only
