10 Questions
What is the purpose of prosecution in the criminal justice system?
To determine guilt or innocence of the accused
Who is typically responsible for prosecuting criminal actions in court according to the text?
Public prosecutor
In the absence of a prosecutor, who may prosecute a case in Municipal Trial Courts?
Offended party or public officer
What does a prosecutor do when he suspects someone to be guilty of a crime?
Files an accusation against the suspect
What happens if there is an actual intervention by the prosecutor in a case being prosecuted by another party?
The other party's authority to prosecute ceases
What happens when a peace officer prosecutes a case in Municipal Trial Courts?
The prosecutor's intervention is awaited
Who has direction and control of a case according to the Revised Rules of Court mentioned in the text?
Prosecution
How is a public prosecutor defined in Criminal Justice System?
One who prosecutes crimes on behalf of the government
What distinguishes the role of a public prosecutor from that of a defense attorney?
The defense attorney defends the accused, while the prosecutor brings charges against them
What role does a public prosecutor play when an accused person is charged with a crime?
The prosecutor ensures that charges are properly filed and presented in court
This quiz discusses the role of the public prosecutor in criminal prosecution cases. It explains that in criminal prosecution, the public prosecutor represents the State or the People of the Philippines, as the crime is considered an outrage against the people of the country.
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