Set-10-Comprehensive-Mixed
Which of the following is NOT a requisite for the exercise of self-defense?
A.Unlawful aggression
B.Reasonable necessity of the means employed to prevent or repel it
C.Sufficient provocation on the part of the person defending himself
D.Lack of sufficient provocation on the part of the person defending himself
What is the criminal liability of a person who, having knowledge of the commission of a crime, and without having participated therein, either as principal or accomplice, takes part subsequent to its commission by concealing or destroying the body of the crime?
A.Principal
B.Accomplice
C.Accessory
D.Co-conspirator
What crime is committed by a public officer who, by reason of his office, and in relation to his office, procures personal property of another by intimidation, or by taking advantage of his official position?
A.Robbery
B.Bribery
C.Malversation
D.Extortion
Under the rules of evidence, which of the following is considered a conclusive presumption?
A.A person is innocent of a crime or wrong.
B.A thing once proved to exist continues as long as is usual with things of that nature.
C.The tenant is not permitted to deny the title of his landlord at the time of the commencement of the relation of landlord and tenant between them.
D.A person intends the ordinary consequences of his voluntary act.
What is the prescriptive period for crimes punishable by death, reclusion perpetua, or reclusion temporal?
A.20 years
B.15 years
C.10 years
D.5 years
Under the law on evidence, what is the quantum of proof required in a criminal case?
A.Preponderance of evidence
B.Substantial evidence
C.Clear and convincing evidence
D.Proof beyond reasonable doubt
What is the legal term for the right of a person under custodial investigation to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel?
A.Miranda Rights
B.Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.Writ of Amparo
D.Right to Due Process
What crime is committed when a person, without authority of law, and by means of violence or intimidation, seizes the property of another with intent to gain?
A.Theft
B.Robbery
C.Estafa
D.Malicious Mischief
What is the special law that punishes the act of possessing or trafficking dangerous drugs?
A.R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)
B.R.A. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004)
C.R.A. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act)
D.R.A. 8049 (Anti-Hazing Law)
What is the criminal liability of a person who kills another without any of the circumstances attendant in murder?
A.Murder
B.Homicide
C.Parricide
D.Infanticide
What is the stage of a criminal proceeding where the accused is formally informed of the charges against him and is asked to plead guilty or not guilty?
A.Preliminary Investigation
B.Arraignment
C.Pre-trial
D.Trial
Under the rules of evidence, what is the term for an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted?
A.Opinion evidence
B.Character evidence
C.Hearsay evidence
D.Circumstantial evidence
What crime is committed by a person who, with intent to kill, and with the use of poison, kills his father?
A.Homicide
B.Murder
C.Parricide
D.Infanticide
What is the special law that penalizes acts of terrorism in the Philippines?
A.R.A. 9372 (Human Security Act of 2007)
B.R.A. 9160 (Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001)
C.R.A. 8294 (Illegal Possession of Firearms)
D.R.A. 6235 (Anti-Hijacking Law)
What is the term for a sworn written statement charging a person with an offense, subscribed by the offended party, any peace officer, or other public officer charged with the enforcement of the law violated?
A.Information
B.Complaint
C.Indictment
D.Warrant of Arrest
Under the rules on evidence, what is the best evidence for the contents of a document?
A.A certified true copy of the document
B.A photocopy of the document
C.The original document itself
D.The testimony of a witness who has read the document
What crime is committed by a person who, with lewd designs, and through force or intimidation, has carnal knowledge of a woman?
A.Acts of Lasciviousness
B.Seduction
C.Rape
D.Adultery
What is the special law that punishes the act of trafficking in persons?
A.R.A. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003)
B.R.A. 9775 (Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009)
C.R.A. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012)
D.R.A. 9995 (Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009)
What is the justifying circumstance where a person, in order to avoid an evil or injury, does an act which causes damage to another, provided that the evil sought to be avoided actually exists, the injury feared be greater than that done to avoid it, and that there be no other practical and less harmful means of preventing it?
A.Self-defense
B.Fulfillment of a lawful duty
C.State of necessity
D.Obedience to a superior order
What is the term for the security given for the release of a person in custody of the law, furnished by him or a bondsman, to guarantee his appearance before any court as required under the conditions specified?
A.Recognizance
B.Bail
C.Probation
D.Parole
Under the rules of evidence, what is the rule that states that a witness can testify only to those facts which he knows of his personal knowledge?
A.Hearsay Rule
B.Best Evidence Rule
C.Parol Evidence Rule
D.Personal Knowledge Rule
What crime is committed by a person who, having been entrusted with the possession of personal property, with unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence, misappropriates or converts it to the prejudice of another?
A.Theft
B.Robbery
C.Estafa
D.Malversation
What is the special law that punishes violence against women and their children?
A.R.A. 9165
B.R.A. 9262
C.R.A. 7610
D.R.A. 8049
What is the mitigating circumstance where the offender had no intention to commit so grave a wrong as that committed?
A.Voluntary surrender
B.Passion or obfuscation
C.Praeter intentionem
D.Vindication of a grave offense
What is the term for a formal examination of a case before a court of law?
A.Investigation
B.Trial
C.Hearing
D.Arraignment
Under the rules of evidence, what is the term for evidence that has a tendency in reason to establish the probability or improbability of a fact in issue?
A.Relevant evidence
B.Material evidence
C.Competent evidence
D.Admissible evidence
What crime is committed by a person who shall enter an inhabited house or public building or edifice devoted to worship or public purposes, through a window, door, or other opening not intended for entrance, and without the consent of the owner?
A.Trespass to dwelling
B.Robbery
C.Burglary
D.Malicious mischief
What is the special law that punishes the crime of hazing?
A.R.A. 9165
B.R.A. 9262
C.R.A. 7610
D.R.A. 8049
What is the aggravating circumstance where the crime is committed in consideration of a price, reward, or promise?
A.Treachery
B.Evident premeditation
C.Cruelty
D.For a price, reward, or promise
What is the term for the judgment rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction upon the acquittal or conviction of the defendant?
A.Verdict
B.Sentence
C.Decision
D.Judgment