MOCK BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN

CRIMINAL LAW
1. Choose from among the grounds below for the dismissal of the petition for certiorari the
ground which will sustain the issuance of writ of certiorari.
a. if it is patently without merit
b. if the act of was committed with grave abuse of discretion amounting to
of jurisdiction
c. if the questions raised are too insubstantial to require consideration; or
d. if it is prosecuted manifestly for delay

lack or excess

2. The mode appeal from the decision of the Regional Trial Court rendered in the exercise of its

appellate jurisdiction is by:

a. Petition for review under rule 42.
b. Petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45.
c. A notice of appeal filed with the Regional Trial Court.
3. Choose one effect from the following which does not arise or result from the filing of demurrer

to evidence.
a. The defendant does not waive his right to offer evidence in the event
his
motion is denied.
b. In case of reversal, the appellate court shall render judgement for
the plaintiff
base on the evidence alone.
c. If the motion is granted and the order of dismissal is reversed upon appeal, the
movant loses the right to present evidence on his behalf.
d. When the accused filed demurrer to evidence and denies the motion
to
dismiss, the accused may adduce evidence in his defense and
submits the case for
judgement on the basis of the evidence of the
prosecution.
4. When may final order be deemed to be not determining the merits of a case?

a. When the final order has been writing, personally or directly prepared by the
judge.
b. When the final order was signed by the judge personally and filed with the clerk
of court but does not state the reason or basis thereof.
c. When the final order considers and determines the rights of the parties as those
rights which presently exist, upon matters submitted in an action or proceeding.
d. When the final orders states clearly and distinctly the facts and the law on which
it is based, signed by the judge and filed with the clerk of court.
5. X sued Y who is in answer generally denied the material allegations in the complaint. X

should file a
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Demurrer to evidence
A motion for judgment on the pleadings.
A motion for bill of particulars
A motion for summary judgment
A reply to the answer