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Who can prosecute criminal actions in Municipal Trial Courts or Municipal Circuit Trial Courts in the absence of the assigned prosecutor?
Who can prosecute criminal actions in Municipal Trial Courts or Municipal Circuit Trial Courts in the absence of the assigned prosecutor?
- Judge of the court
- Witnesses of the crime
- Local politician
- Offended party (correct)
What is necessary to prosecute the crimes of adultery and concubinage?
What is necessary to prosecute the crimes of adultery and concubinage?
- Consent from the guilty parties
- Presence of the prosecutor
- Complaint filed by the offended spouse (correct)
- Approval from the court
Who has the exclusive right to file a criminal action for defamation?
Who has the exclusive right to file a criminal action for defamation?
- Local government
- Offended party (correct)
- Witnesses of the defamation
- Public prosecutor
In case of seduction, abduction, and acts of lasciviousness, who can file a complaint if the offended party dies or becomes incapacitated?
In case of seduction, abduction, and acts of lasciviousness, who can file a complaint if the offended party dies or becomes incapacitated?
Who has the right to initiate prosecution for seduction, abduction, and acts of lasciviousness independently of parents, grandparents, or guardians?
Who has the right to initiate prosecution for seduction, abduction, and acts of lasciviousness independently of parents, grandparents, or guardians?
When is a complaint or information considered sufficient?
When is a complaint or information considered sufficient?
When should criminal actions be instituted for offenses where a preliminary investigation is required?
When should criminal actions be instituted for offenses where a preliminary investigation is required?
What is the purpose of filing a complaint directly with the Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts?
What is the purpose of filing a complaint directly with the Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts?
Who can subscribe a complaint charging a person with an offense?
Who can subscribe a complaint charging a person with an offense?
What does the filing of a criminal action do to the running period of prescription of the offense charged?
What does the filing of a criminal action do to the running period of prescription of the offense charged?
Who should a complaint be filed against?
Who should a complaint be filed against?
Where should complaints be filed in chartered cities like Manila?
Where should complaints be filed in chartered cities like Manila?
