Criminal Law: Doctrine and Concepts

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What is the term for evidence obtained through illegal means, making it inadmissible?

  • Fruit of the poisonous tree (correct)
  • Illegal evidence
  • Unconstitutional evidence
  • Inadmissible testimony

What is the term for a defendant's repeated commission of crimes, resulting in multiple convictions?

  • Reiteration
  • Recidivism (correct)
  • Plurality of crimes
  • Habitual delinquency

What is the term for a conditional release of a defendant after conviction and sentence?

  • Parole
  • Probation (correct)
  • Amnesty
  • Pardon

In which scenario would Philippine criminal law apply?

<p>A Filipino kills a Chinese on board a vessel bearing the flag of Mexico while the vessel is within Philippine territory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a document that consists of an agreement without the intervention of a notary public?

<p>Private document (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can initiate the filing of a case of concubinage?

<p>The offended spouse only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of confession is considered a judicial confession?

<p>Acknowledgment of guilt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can initiate the case of concubinage?

<p>The police (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an accessory?

<p>A person who conceals or destroys the body of the crime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not considered direct bribery?

<p>By coercing a person to give a reward in consideration of a request (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a charge of adultery?

<p>The offended party must be the husband (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can carnal knowledge be proved in a case of adultery?

<p>Through either direct or circumstantial evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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