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Case Situation:

Bong surreptitiously went into the premises of Esco. Not knowing that Esco was inside the house, he
burned the house that resulted also to the death of Esco.

1 Bong is liable of what crime?

a. Arson b. Murder

c. Homicide d. Arson with Murder

2 However if Bong knew that Esco was inside the house and his purpose of burning is to kill Esco.What
crime committed by Bong?

a. Arson b. Murder

c. Homicide d. Arson with Murder

Case Situation:

Marcos and Chiz conspired to kill Llanes. They mutually helped one another in abducting Llanes. Before
they shoot Llanes, Marcos intentionally cut off his right ear.

3 What crime did Marcos and Chiz commit?

a. Homicide b. Murder

c. Homicide with Mutilation

d. Murder with serious physical injury

4 What if Marcos and Chiz did not cut off the right ear, instead they soak Llanes into a boiling water.
What are did they commit?

a. Homicide b. Murder

c. Homicide with Mutilation

d. Murder with serious

5 What if Marcos and Chiz did not conspired to kill Llanes but they just saw the latter while walking and
intentionally they shoot which resulted to the death of Llanes. What crime did they commit?

a. Homicide b. Murder
c. Frustrated homicide d. Attempted murder

Case Situation:

Grace and Jomar begot a child named Manuel without being married. Grace and Jomar parted their
ways. Grace got married to Bong, however, they were not blessed to have a child of their own, and thus,
they had legally adopted Manuel. One afternoon, Manuel killed Jomar while the latter was sleeping.

6 What crime committed by Manuel?

a. Parricide b. Homicide

c. Murder d. Infanticide

7 What if Manuel killed Grace?

a. Parricide b. Homicide

c. Murder d. Infanticide

Case Situation:

Allan and Grace while walking towards home were approached by Lenie. The latter who is armed with a
gun declared hold-up while poking the said gun upon Allan. Lenie demanded for their wallet and gave
the same to him for fear of their lives. Lenie with intent to gain, employed intimidation in taking the
personal property of Allan and Grace.

8 What crime committed by Lenie?

a. Theft b. snatching

c. Robbery d. Grave Threat

Case Situation:

Manuel entered the house of Lenie by breaking the main door. Once inside, Manuel with intent to gain
took the LCD Television.

9 Manuel is liable of what crime?

a. Robbery b. Theft

c. Malicious mischief d. snatchig

Supposed Manuel entered the house through the main door without breaking it since it was left
unlocked and thereafter took the LCD Television of Lenie.

10 Manuel is liable of a crime of.

a. Robbery b. Theft

c. Malicious mischief d. snatching

What if Manuel entered the house through the main door without breaking it since it was left opened
and thereafter took the LCD Television, however, when he is supposed to leave, Lenie arrived, thus
Manuel was forced to pass at the back door which was locked by breaking it.

11 Manuel is liable of what crime?

a. Robbery b. Theft

c. Malicious mischief d. snatching

Supposed Manuel entered the house through the main door by opening it with the use of an ATM card
to open the door lock without breaking it. Upon entry he took the LCD Television.

12 Manuel is liable of a crime of?

a. Robbery b. Theft

c. Malicious mischief d. Robbery with Theft

Case Situation:

The pig of Mang Rodrigo entered in the farm of Manuel and destroyed the mongo crop of the latter. As a
consequence, Manuel got furious, thus, he hacked the pig with a bolo. The pig dies as a result.

13 What crime is committed by Manuel?

a. theft

b. property damaged

c. malicious mischief

d. robbery

14 Supposing that after killing the pig, Manuel makes use of its meat by keeping it in his refrigerator and
cooked some. What crime committed by Manuel?

a. theft

b. property damaged

c. malicious mischief

d. robbery
15 Supposed it was a Carabao that destroyed the mongo crops of Manuel. What crime committed by
Manuel?

a. theft

b. malicious mischief

c. Violation of Anti-Cattle Rustling Law

d. robbery

16 Supposed after killing the Carabao Manuel makes use of its meat by keeping it in his refrigerator and
cooked some, what crime committed by Manuel?

a. theft

b. malicious mischief

c.Violation of Anti-Cattle Rustling Law

d. robbery

17 Validity of Search Warrant

a. when the judge sign

b. upon serve

c. from the date indicated therein

d. from the date receive by officer

18 Quantum of proof required whether to file an information or complaint in court?

a. probable cause

b. personal knowledge

c.substancial

d. proof beyond reasonable doubt

19 If the search is illegal the things seized is?

a. competent

b. irrelevant

c. inadmissible
d. admissible

20 is the ultimate facts or the facts in issue or to be proved. It is the essential facts constituting the
plaintiff’s cause of action?

a. Factum probandum

b. Evidence

c. factum probans

d. factum prubans

Case Situation:

Alden got married to Maine Mendoza. After 4years from of being husband and wife, they were not
blessed with a child. Alden had an illicit relation with Ms. Pastillas. Ang a neighbor), who gave birth to
child (C). Maine learned about Alden’s relation with Ms. Pastillas. To cover their illicit relation, Alden
intentionally killed his illegitimate infant at its 72 hours age.

21 For what crime Alden can be charged?

a. homicide b. parricide

c. murder d. infanticide

22 What if it is Maine who killed the infant?

a. homicide b. parricide

c. murder d. infanticide

23 What if it is the father of Alden who killed the infant?

a. homicide b. parricide

c. murder d. infanticide

24 What if the infant is only two (2) days old? What crime is committed by Alden, Maine or the father of
Alden?

a. homicide b. parricide

c. murder d. infanticide

Case Situation:
Lola A, Lola B and Lola C robbed a bank. Lola A and B entered the bank and took all the money from the
teller while Lola C remains outside the bank and served as look-out.

25 Lola A is liable for a crime as?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

26 Lola B is liable for a crime as?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

27 Lola C is liable for a crime as?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

28 What if Lola C who actually entered the bank and took all the money from the teller?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

29 What if Lola A who was outside the bank and served as look-out??

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

Case Situation:

Alden induces Yaya Dub, Pastillas and Vice to kill Aldub who is living on an island far from the town, in
consideration of the amount of 500,000.00. Lola Dora, te owner of the only boat in the place agreed to
transport Yaya Dub, Pastillas and Vice and actually transported them in a place in consideration of
10,000.00,Lola Dora agreed despite knowing the criminal purpose of Yaya Dub,Pastillas and Vice. Upon
reaching the place, Yaya Dub held the hands of Aldub while Pastillas stabs Yayadub and as a result, Aldub
dies. Viceremains as look-out.

30 Alden is liable for a crime as?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

31 Yaya Dub is also liable for a crime as?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

32 Vice Pastillas so liable for a crime as?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

33 Lola Dora as the owner of the only boat is liable of a crime as?

a. principal by inducement

b.principal by direct participation

c. principal by indispensable cooperation

d.principal

34 What if there are several boats available to transport, Lola Dora is liable of a crime as?

a. principal

b.accessories

c. accomplice

d.principal by indispensable cooperation

35 What if Pastillas just bury the cadaver of Aldub and he has knowledge about the crime Pastillas is
liable of a crime as?

a. principal

b.accessories

c. accomplice

d.principal by indispensable cooperation

36 A and B one neighbors who case to play “tako” ane day, A persuaded B to steal the bike of C.In the
study of criminal law what is the term used for it?

Conspiracy

Proposal

Entrapment

Instigation

37 In tumultuous affray ender Article 251 of the RPC how person may are included?

38 What Quantum of Evidence required in criminal case?

Preponderance of evidence
Proof beyond reasonable doubt

Probable cause

Substantial Evidence

39 In Revise Penal Code, the intentional or malicious destruction of property by means of fire is called.

Arson

Combustion

Disposition

Murder

40 Volunteer Probation Aides may be appointed from among citizens of

Good repute and probity

High educational level

Good religious background

High social standing

41 Which of the following procedures should be observed in handling drug addicts who are
incarcerated?

1.They should be segrageted especially during the withdrawal period

2.They should be closely supervised to prevent attempts to commit suicide or self-mutilation

3.They should not be administered sedatives/stimulants unless prescribed by a physician

4.They should be transferred to mental institution of proper psychiatric treatment

A 2, 3 and 4

B 4 and 1

C 1 and 2

D 2 and 3

42 Which of the following is not an element of malicious mischief?

The damage was caused inadvertently

The damage caused does not fall with the provisions of arson

The offender has caused damage to the property of another

The damage was caused deliberately

43 In special law, the imposed penalty is two years to seven years. Applying the indeterminate sentence
law, how many years?

44 George, the 20-years old son of a rich politician, was arrested at the NAIA arrival lounge and found
positive for opium, a dangerous drug. When arrested, 15 grams of cocaine were found in his bagpack.
What offense would you charge George under R.A No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act)?

Importation of dangerous drugs.

Possession of dangerous drugs.

Use and possession of dangerous drugs

Use of dangerous drugs

45 In the case of People Vs Thomas Sr, the Supreme Court in the appreciation of that a paraffin test has
been held to be highly

Accepted

Determinate

Sensitive

Unreliable

46 In the Criminal Law, the Court personnel next in rank to the presiding judge in the lower court is the
Branch Clerk of Court. In the absence of the judge, the branch clerk of court may hear simple case of
unjust vexation.

Possible

No
It depends

Yes

47 Who among the following can apply for release under the Law on Recognizance?

One who is charged with an offense whose penalty is three (3) years and above

One who is charged with an offense whose penalty is Twelve (12) months and above

One who is charged with an offense whose penalty is not morethan Six (6) months

One who is charged with an offense whose penalty is Six (6) months and above

48 A hostile witness is one whose testimony is not favorable to the cause of the party who called him as
a witness. Can leading question be asked?

It depends

No

Partially

Yes

49 What is the function responsibility of prison guards?

Inmates health

Prison security

Prison's Interpersonal relations

Prison industry

50 A has grudge against B. He went to the house of B and look for the latter. However, B was on vacation
in the province. In his spite, he destroyed the door of B. Later on, he noticed that the door could be
useful. So, he brought it to his house. What crime was committed?

Robbery

Maliscious Mischief

Attempted Qualified Trespass to Dwelling

Theft

51 What do you call the court that co-equal to the Court of Appeals?
Sandiganbayan

Court of first instance

Supreme court

Tanodbayan

52 To be eligible for the grant of conditonal pardon what portion of the sentence must have been served
by a petitioner-prisoner?

Atleast one half of the minimum of his indeterminate sentence

Atleast one half of the maximum of his indeterminate sentence

Atleast one fourth of the maximum of his indeterminate sentence

Atleast one third of the minimum of his indeterminate sentence

53 Is there a complex crime when crime is committed to conceal another crime? 2 CRIMES

It depends

No

Partially

Yes

54 What is the primary purpose of the pre-sentence investigation?

To help the judge in selecting the appropriate sentence of the offender

To exonerate the offender

To give the offender an opportunity to defend himself

To assist the judge in dismissing the case

55 The following are rights of a witness under the rules of court EXCEPT:

To be examine only as to matters pertinent to the issue

Not to give an answer which will tend to subject him to a penaly of an offense

To remain silent

To be protected from irrelevant questions

56 What is meant by the concept of probation which is from the latin word "probitio" and had historical
roots in the pratice of judicial repreive?

Live with integrity

Testing period

Walk with faith

Out of the institution

57 In the study of crime, what is the distinction, if any, between a felony and a crime?

Crime and felony are the same

Crime covers felonies

No distinction whatsoever

The source of felony is a RPC

58 Mayor saw A and B boxing each other. He approached the two and identified himself as a mayor and
attempted to pacify them whereupon B attacked mayor. C, a bystander came to aid of the Mayor. Upon
seeing C helping the mayor, A attacked C. What crime was committed by the one who attacked C?

Direct assault

Indirect assault

None

Physical injury

59 Level of security facility which is usually enclosed by a thick wall about 18-25 feet high, on top are
catwalks in every corner, a tower post is manned by heavily armed guards:

Maximum security facility

Medium security facility

Super maximum security facility

Minimum security facility

60 Ramon witnessed the commission of a crime but he refuses to testify for fear of his life despite a
subpoena being served on him. Can the court punish him for contempt?

No, since no person can be compelled to be a witness against another.

No, since Ramon has a valid reason for not testifying.

Yes , since litigants need help in presenting their case.

Yes, since public interest in justice requires his testimony.

61 What documents are attached to the Release Document of the Parolee?

Prison record

Name of the Parolee and Probation Officer

Location of the Prison or Confinement

Order of Court

A 4 and 1

B 1 and 2

C 3 and 4

D 2 and 3

62 We known that the Lord Jesus Christ, our savior, was brutally crucified in the Middle East some 2100
years ago. According to our criminal/ penal law, What aggravating circumstance will you use to those
who consfired in the killing?

Abused of Superior Strength

Conspiracy

Intimidation

Treachery

63 The Probation Officer and Volunteer Probation Aides undertake supervision and visitation of the
probationer. However, control over the probationer and probation program is exercised by?

The Chief of Police of the place where he/she resides

The Parole and Probation Administrator

The Secretary of Justice

The Court who place him on probation

64 According to the control theory, crime and delinquency result with an individuals bond to
_____________ is weak and broken.
Behavior

Police

Law

Society

65 Which of the following offenses may be prosecuted by a persons other than (not) the offended party?

Abduction

Act of lasciviousness

Seduction

Falsification

66 What types of questions are allowed to be asked to a witness who is unwilling to testify?

Intelligent

Leading

Misleading

Unresponsive

67 Which theory of criminal punishment holds that punishment is imposed on the offender to allow
society to vent its anger toward and exact vengeance upon the criminal?

Retribution

Restoration

Rehabilitation

Deterrence

68 The following are the elements of maliscious mischief:

The offender deliberately caused damage to property

Such act does not constitute arson or other crimes involving destruction

Such acts also constitute other crimes involving destruction

The act of damaging anothers property was committed merely for the sake of damaging it
A I, III, IV

B I, II, IV

C I, II, III

D II, III, IV

69 Who among the following may be granted conditional pardon?

A sick prisoner, certified as such by government physician

A prisoner who served as "bastonero"

A prisoner who is sixty years old and above

A prisoner who returned to prison after he broke his probation conditions

70 The Post-Sentence Investigation Report is submitted to court within_________.

10-day period

30-day period

15-day period

60-day period

71 Within how many days after the expiration of the period to execute the warrant of arrest that the
officer to whom it was assigned for the execution shall make a report to the judge who issued the
warrant?

10

15

20

30

72 Which of the following is a crime against the Fundamental Law of the State?

Espionage

Piracy

Treason

Violation of Domicile; if private person- Qualified trespass to dwelling

73 The Metropolitan Trial Court convicted Virgilio and Dina of concubinage. Pending appeal, they applied
for bail, claiming they are entitled to it as a matter of right. Is their claim correct?

No, bail is dependent on the risk of flight.

No, bail is not a matter of right after conviction.

Yes, bail is a matter of right in all cases not invloving moral turpitude.

Yes, bail is a matter of right in the Metropolitan Trial Court before and after conviction.

74 X went to the United States. While he was there, encountered Y an American. They eventually got
married. When X returned to the Philippines, his wife Z filed an action against him for violating their
marriage. What is X liable to?

Adultery

Bigamy

Concubinage

Polygamy

75 Leave of Court is required to amend a complaint or information before arraignment if the

amendment_______________.

Downgrades the nature of the offense from a higher to a lower offense or excludes any accused

Downgrades the nature of the offense from a higher to a lower offense and adds another accused

Upgrades the nature of the offense from a lower to a higher offense and excludes any of the accused

Upgrades the nature of the offense from a lower to a higher offense and adds another accused

76 In Criminal law and Jurisprudence, there are two acts- internal and external act. Which of the two
acts is indispensable for the act to be punishable as a crime?

External act

Intentional act

Internal act

Unintentional act

77 In criminal procedure, who conducts the direct examination?

Opponent
PAO lawyer

Proponent

Prosecution

78 The system of key control in a jail includes:

An updated system of monitoring and control of keys

A documented inventory of security personnel

A collector of all padlocks and keys

An accurate listing of all keys and receipting them

79 The following are classified as crimes against chastity, EXCEPT:

Simple Seduction

Adultery

White Slave Trade

Sexual Harassment

80 The following are considered minor offenses of an inmate, EXCEPT:

Rendering service to fellow inmate

Failing to stand at attention and give due respect when confronted by or reporting to any officer or
member of the custodial force

Willful watse of food

Littering or failing to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in his quarter and/or surroundings

81 The following are classified as crimes against honor, EXCEPT:

Premature Marriage

libel

Incriminating innocent person

Slander

82 A complaint may be filed by any of the following, EXCEPT:

Offender

The offender party

Other public officers

Any peace officers

83 Is there an instance where an accesory exempted from criminal liability/

It depends

No

Sometimes

Yes

84 X tried to kill Y by poisoning. One morning, X put sugar on the food of Y thinking that it was arsenic.
Instead of dying, Y suffered diabetes. In this case, the crime is not committed because the material he
mixed on the foods is

Impossible

Inadequate

Ineffectual

Intentional

85 The president grants absolute/conditional pardon based on the recommendation of:

Board of Pardon and Parole

Bureau of Correction

Parole and Probation Administration

Office of the Executive Secretary

86 What law prohibits the imposition of death penalty in the philippines?

R.A 7659

R.A 7965

R.A 8177

R.A 9346
87 For search to be considered as an incident of the arrest, it must be made at the place where the:

Contraband was found

Police station is located

Arrest was effected

Crime was forced

88 Bearing in mind the distinction between private and public document, which of the folowing is
admissible in evidence without further proof of due execution or genuiness?

Baptismal Certificates.

Documents acknowledged before a Notary Public in Hongkong

Official record of the Philippines Embassy in Singapore certified by the Vice-consul with official seal

89 Unblimished receipt dated December 20, 1985 signed by the promise, showing payment of a loan,
found among the well-kept file of the promissor?

A drug user who is placed under probation may be made to serve his sentence by the court if he
Becomes unruly and undicipline.

Commits another offense.

He is 21 years old.

Violates any of the conditions of the probation.

90 Which evidence is presented to vary the terms of a written agreement, there is the application of
the____________evidence rule.

Documentary

Best

Written

Parol

91 X, a doctor, put a poison on the food of his wife. When she eat the food, moments later, she suffered
excruciating pain in the stomach. Seeing his in agony, X got pity on his wife and administered an
antidote. Thus, the wife did not die. What crime was committed by X?

Attempted Parricide
Frustrated Parricide

Serious Physical Injuries

No crime

92 Who is the Boston bootmaker who was the founder of probation in the United States?

Sir Walter crofton

Alexander Maconochie

John murry spear

John Augustus

93 A petition for the grant of basolute or conditional pardon shall be favorably endorsed to the Board by
the________ if the crime committed by the petitioner is against national security.

Secretary of foreign Affairs

Secretary of Justice

Secretary of National Defense

Secretary of the Interior and Local Government

94 All data gathered about the probation applicant shall be treated__________.

Comprehensively

Appopriately

Confidentially

Judiciously

95 Studies are conducted to determine the experiences of residents with crimes which are not usually
reported to the police. What are these studies called?

Population Surveys

Police surveys

Victimization surveys

Information surveys
96 What term denotes a new or fresh trial when an appellate court sends a case back to lower court for
new trial?

Trial by publicity

Trial by jury

Trial by default

Trial de novo

97 Facts already known or ought to be known by judge by reason of their office and of which they may
properly take and act without proof re called matters of:

Priveleged communication

Judicial notice

Pleadings

Judgment

98 What is referred to as the reduction of the duration of prison sentence?

Commutation of sentence

Parole

Absolute pardon

Conditional pardon

99 Which among the following is a requisite before an accused may be discharged to become a state
witness?

The accused does not appear to be guilty.

The accused has not at any time been convicted of any offense.

The testimony of the accused sought to be discharged can be substantially corroborated on all points.

There is absolute necessity for the testimony of the accused hose discharge is requested.

100 Choose the correct circumstance when a woman may be held liable for rape?

When she befriends and puts a sleeping pill in the victims drink to enable her husband to have
intercourse with the victim's.

When the offender uses an instrument and inserts it in the mouth of the victim's.
When the rape is committed by two or more person's.

With the use of force or intimidation.

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UNIT 2

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UNIT 5

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UNIT 6

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BBBAD

UNIT 7

BADDD

BACCD

UNIT 8

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DCCDD

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