Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure: Rule 110
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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?

  • Judge of the court
  • Witnesses of the crime
  • Local politician
  • Offended party (correct)
  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Parents, grandparents, or guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the right to initiate prosecution for seduction, abduction, and acts of lasciviousness independently of parents, grandparents, or guardians?

    <p>Offended minor party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a complaint or information considered sufficient?

    <p>When it states the name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should criminal actions be instituted for offenses where a preliminary investigation is required?

    <p>By filing the complaint with the proper officer for the purpose of conducting the preliminary investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of filing a complaint directly with the Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts?

    <p>To initiate criminal actions for all other offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can subscribe a complaint charging a person with an offense?

    <p>Any peace officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the filing of a criminal action do to the running period of prescription of the offense charged?

    <p>Interrupts it unless specified otherwise in special laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should a complaint be filed against?

    <p>All persons who appear to be responsible for the offense involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should complaints be filed in chartered cities like Manila?

    <p>With the office of the prosecutor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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