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What is the primary function of the police in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
What is the primary function of the police in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
What is the main role of the courts in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
What is the main role of the courts in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
Which of the following is not one of the five components of the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
Which of the following is not one of the five components of the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
Under what circumstance is a warrantless arrest valid in the Philippines?
Under what circumstance is a warrantless arrest valid in the Philippines?
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What does the court schedule after an accused person enters a plea?
What does the court schedule after an accused person enters a plea?
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What happens during the pre-trial in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
What happens during the pre-trial in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
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If a person is sentenced to less than six years of imprisonment, what can they apply for?
If a person is sentenced to less than six years of imprisonment, what can they apply for?
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Which of the following bodies handles those sentenced to more than three years of imprisonment?
Which of the following bodies handles those sentenced to more than three years of imprisonment?
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What is the main role of the community in the Criminal Justice System?
What is the main role of the community in the Criminal Justice System?
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Which of the following sections in the 1987 Philippine Constitution ensures the right to bail?
Which of the following sections in the 1987 Philippine Constitution ensures the right to bail?
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The main goal of the Philippine Criminal Justice System includes:
The main goal of the Philippine Criminal Justice System includes:
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What does the term 'in flagrante delicto' mean?
What does the term 'in flagrante delicto' mean?
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Who grants executive clemency in the Philippines?
Who grants executive clemency in the Philippines?
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Which model emphasizes efficiency in the criminal justice process?
Which model emphasizes efficiency in the criminal justice process?
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What is the primary consideration of the Due Process Model?
What is the primary consideration of the Due Process Model?
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Which of the following best describes Criminology according to Edwin Sutherland?
Which of the following best describes Criminology according to Edwin Sutherland?
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How does Criminology differ from Criminal Justice?
How does Criminology differ from Criminal Justice?
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Which of the following is true about the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines?
Which of the following is true about the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines?
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What is the international effort for trying crimes against humanity?
What is the international effort for trying crimes against humanity?
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What is a primary cooperative effort of the United Nations in dealing with international crime?
What is a primary cooperative effort of the United Nations in dealing with international crime?
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Who conducts the preliminary investigation in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
Who conducts the preliminary investigation in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?
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What legal document is issued by a judge for an arrest to take place?
What legal document is issued by a judge for an arrest to take place?
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What are the two main approaches to correction and rehabilitation?
What are the two main approaches to correction and rehabilitation?
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What is the main role of INTERPOL?
What is the main role of INTERPOL?
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Study Notes
Philippine Criminal Justice System Overview
- The police primarily conduct criminal apprehension or arrest, not prosecution or rehabilitation.
- Courts are responsible for conducting judicial proceedings to determine an accused individual's guilt or innocence.
- Key components of the Philippine Criminal Justice System: police, prosecution, courts, and legislation, with some options like community safety not being part of the five components.
Arrests and Warrants
- Warrantless arrests are valid in cases of hot pursuit or when a person is caught in the act (in flagrante delicto).
- An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge authorizing an arrest.
Court Procedures
- An arraignment follows when an accused person enters a plea.
- During pre-trial, discussions involve plea bargaining and procedural matters, not sentencing or conviction.
Sentencing and Rehabilitation
- Individuals sentenced to less than six years can apply for probation, as alternatives to imprisonment.
- Those sentenced to over three years are managed by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
Community and Justice
- The community plays a vital role in promoting public safety and preventing crime rather than conducting arrests or sentencing.
- Article III, Section 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution guarantees the right to bail.
Goals and Models in Criminal Justice
- The primary goals of the Philippine Criminal Justice System include crime prevention and effective prosecution of offenders.
- The Crime Control Model prioritizes efficiency in the criminal justice process, while the Due Process Model emphasizes the rights of the accused.
Criminology vs Criminal Justice
- Edwin Sutherland defines criminology as the study of societal reactions to law-breaking, differing from criminal justice, which deals with legal processes.
Juvenile Justice System
- The Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines applies restorative justice principles and does not prosecute juveniles under the Revised Penal Code like adults.
International Justice Efforts
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the primary international body for trying crimes against humanity.
- The United Nations cooperates with member states to address international crime through information-sharing, not direct law enforcement or policing efforts.
Investigations and Legal Processes
- Preliminary investigations in the Philippine Criminal Justice System are conducted by prosecutors, not police or judges.
- Understanding the two main approaches to corrections: institutional (prisons) and non-institutional (community-based programs).
Role of INTERPOL
- INTERPOL's main function involves information-sharing across national borders to enhance global crime-fighting efforts rather than direct policing or prosecution.
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Description
Explore the key components and procedures of the Philippine Criminal Justice System. This quiz covers topics such as arrests, court procedures, and sentencing frameworks within the context of Philippine law. Test your knowledge about the roles of police, prosecution, and courts in this system.
