Criminal Law and Procedure

What type of crime is characterized by a single act constituting two or more grave or less grave felonies?

Compound crime

What is inferred from the acts of accused persons themselves when such acts point to joint purpose and design, concerted action, and community of interests?

Conspiracy

What is corpus delicti in the context of criminal law?

Body or substance of the crime

Where should a case of carnapping be filed?

In the place where any of its initial elements are committed Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person who cooperates in the execution of an offense by simultaneous or previous acts?

Accomplice Signup and view all the answers

What is a crime that is triable in the Philippines?

Crime committed in Philippine territory Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a capital offense?

Life imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a preliminary investigation?

To determine probable cause Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for piracy?

Imprisonment anywhere in the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a plea-bargaining if the complainant is not present?

It is not valid even if the complainant is duly notified Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of crime committed by PO1 Palautog if he entered the house of Balbahotog without consent?

Trespass to dwelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the positivistic/realistic theory?

To reform or rehabilitate the convict Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of proof required to produce a conviction in an unbiased mind?

Proof beyond reasonable doubt Signup and view all the answers

What is the crime involved in restraining prosecution in consideration of a price or gift?

Qualified bribery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pre-trial conference in criminal cases?

To expedite the proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the failure of a public officer to perform an act that he or she ought to perform?

Nonfeasance Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a written official act or record of an official act of a sovereign authority, official body, or tribunal?

Public document Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for wire-tapping under Republic Act 4200?

Reclusion Perpetua Signup and view all the answers