Valid Warrantless Arrests and Order for Additional Evidence Quiz
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When must an objection to the illegality of an arrest be raised?

  • After arraignment
  • After the trial
  • During the trial
  • Before arraignment (correct)

What is the consequence of an illegal arrest on documents seized?

  • They are not affected by the arrest
  • They are inadmissible in evidence (correct)
  • They are admissible if relevant
  • They can still be used as evidence

Under what article of the Revised Penal Code may an arresting person be held criminally liable for an illegal arrest?

  • Art. 269 (correct)
  • Art. 32
  • Art. 100
  • Art. 150

What does jurisdiction refer to in legal terms?

<p>The power of the court to hear, try, and decide a case (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for the valid exercise of criminal jurisdiction over a case?

<p>Jurisdiction over the subject matter and territory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does criminal jurisdiction authorize a court to do in relation to a specific offense?

<p>Hear, try, and impose punishment for the offense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may prosecute a case if the public prosecutor has a heavy work schedule or there is a lack of public prosecutors?

<p>Private prosecutor with written authorization from the Chief Prosecution Office (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a complaint under Sec. 3 Rule 110 and a complaint filed with the Prosecutor's office?

<p>The source of subscription (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what form is a valid information presented?

<p>A written accusation subscribed by the prosecutor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must criminal actions be commenced in the name of the People?

<p>To maintain peace and security of the people at large (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a criminal action is instituted in the name of an offended party or a particular city?

<p>It can be corrected at any stage of the trial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a private prosecutor prosecute a case without needing authorization?

<p>A private prosecutor always needs authorization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an inquest conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal cases?

<p>To determine whether a person should be arrested (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is an arrest officially made?

<p>By the person submitting to custody (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a warrant of arrest?

<p>A legal authorization for detention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is not subject to arrest under certain circumstances?

<p>A senator or member of the House of Representatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a senator or congressman not privileged from arrest, even if Congress is in session?

<p>When the offense is punishable by more than 6 years imprisonment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can conduct an inquest in criminal cases besides public prosecutors?

<p>Authorized officers deputized by COMELEC for election offenses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of XPNs in the context provided?

<p>To protect the constitutional rights of the accused (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a criminal action require a preliminary investigation?

<p>When the offense requires it by law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when there is clearly no prima facie case against the accused?

<p>There is insufficient evidence to establish a case (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a criminal action be instituted without a preliminary investigation?

<p>When there is an injunction from the SC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would XPNs likely come into play?

<p>When there is a prejudicial question subjudice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a motion to quash be denied in a criminal case?

<p>Because there was no prima facie case against the accused (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation may a judge order the prosecutor to present additional evidence?

<p>When the penalty is a fine only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a warrant of arrest not necessary according to the text?

<p>When the accused is already under detention issued by the MTC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario represents a valid warrantless arrest?

<p>The arresting person believes based on personal knowledge that the person to be arrested has committed an offense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'personal knowledge' in the context of the text?

<p>Belief or reasonable grounds of suspicion based on actual facts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a judge deem it unnecessary to issue a warrant of arrest?

<p>When the penalty for the offense is only a fine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can an arrest be made without a warrant according to the text?

<p>When the person to be arrested has committed, is committing, or attempting to commit an offense in the presence of the arresting person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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