12 Questions
Who can prosecute criminal actions in Municipal Trial Courts or Municipal Circuit Trial Courts in the absence of the assigned prosecutor?
Offended party
What is necessary to prosecute the crimes of adultery and concubinage?
Complaint filed by the offended spouse
Who has the exclusive right to file a criminal action for defamation?
Offended party
In case of seduction, abduction, and acts of lasciviousness, who can file a complaint if the offended party dies or becomes incapacitated?
Parents, grandparents, or guardian
Who has the right to initiate prosecution for seduction, abduction, and acts of lasciviousness independently of parents, grandparents, or guardians?
Offended minor party
When is a complaint or information considered sufficient?
When it states the name
When should criminal actions be instituted for offenses where a preliminary investigation is required?
By filing the complaint with the proper officer for the purpose of conducting the preliminary investigation
What is the purpose of filing a complaint directly with the Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts?
To initiate criminal actions for all other offenses
Who can subscribe a complaint charging a person with an offense?
Any peace officer
What does the filing of a criminal action do to the running period of prescription of the offense charged?
Interrupts it unless specified otherwise in special laws
Who should a complaint be filed against?
All persons who appear to be responsible for the offense involved
Where should complaints be filed in chartered cities like Manila?
With the office of the prosecutor
Explore the process of instituting criminal actions as detailed in the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, focusing on Section 1: Institution of criminal actions. Understand the requirements for offenses that necessitate a preliminary investigation and those that do not.
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