Republic of the Philippines

University of Eastern Philippines

University Town, Northern Samar

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

In

COURT TESTIMONY

1ST Semester, School year 2018-2019

Name________________________________Course&Year________Score___

I.Identify the following.

_______________1. It is where criminal cases are filed.
_______________2. It is the power or authority to hear and decide cases.
_______________3.An inquiry to determine probable cause.
_______________4.Jurisdiction of public officers who committed a crime and the
crime is related to office and with a salary grade of at least 27.
_______________5.This is filed in court by the prosecutor.
_______________6. This is filed in court by the complainant.
_______________7. This is filed with the prosecutor’s office.
_______________8.An affidavit executed by a person accused of committing a
crime.
_______________9.Jurisdiction of crimes punishable by imprisonment of at least
6 years.
_______________10. Jurisdiction of cases involving public ministers and
ambassadors.
_______________11.Days within which the person accused of a crime may file his
counter affidavit.
_______________12.He determines the existence of a probable cause in filing an
information
_______________13.He determines the existence of a probable cause in arresting
a person.
_______________14.Jurisdiction of rape cases.
_______________15. Jurisdiction of violation of municipal ordinance.
_______________17. A document which is attached in physical injury and rape
cases.
_______________18.This is a motion asking for the dismissal of the complaint or
information filed by the complainant.
_______________19.A case not cognizable in the Barangay level for conciliation.
_______________20.A document issued by the Barangay which sets into motion the
filing of the complaint in court.
_______________21.This Pleading is not allowed in criminal cases.
_______________22. Example of a case which can only be prosecuted by the private
offended party.
_______________23. An exhibit attached in the case of estafa.
_______________24. An important part of an information stating the jurisdiction
of the court.
_______________25. A type of arrest where no preliminary investigation is
required.
_______________25. Effect if during the preliminary investigation there is no
probable cause.
_______________26. Effect if during the Preliminary investigation there is a
probable cause.
_______________27.Effect if the parties did not go to the barangay and went
directly to court.
_______________28.An important part of an information where the allegations of
the party is stated.
_______________29.Jurisdiction of slight physical injury cases.
_______________30. This is also known as the place where the crime was
committed.
II. TRUE OR FALSE. Write true if the statement is correct and false if
the statement is wrong. Opposite is the word to make the statement
correct.(40 points)

__________1 A complainant may file information in court.

__________2 Probable cause is determined by the police officers.
__________3 A judge can file an information.
__________4 There will be no hearing upon plea of “guilty”
__________5 Preliminary conference is mandatory in criminal cases.
__________7 A person accused of a crime may file his counter affidavit
within 50 days from receipt of subpoena.
__________8 If the accused is caught inflagrante delicto, no preliminary
investigation is required.
__________9. The complaint affidavit can also be signed by a police
officer.
__________10. Lack of sufficient provocation is a ground for dismissing
a complaint of information.
__________11. A motion to reduce bail is required is there is lack of
jurisdiction.
__________12.No need to go to the barangay if the other party is a
government instrumentality.
__________13.” Externals” are attached to complaint affidavit and
counter affidavits to support the statement of the parties.
__________14.Motion for reconsideration may be filed with the
prosecutor’s office in case of an adverse resolution.
__________15.Preliminary investigation is executive in character and
does not contemplate a judicial action.
__________16.A preliminary investigation is the same as inquest.
__________17.The right to cross examine is not available in preliminary
investigation.
__________18.A preliminary investigation is a trial of the case.
__________19.A party may file a petition for review with the Department
of Justice.
__________20.A lawyer may act as a private prosecutor.

III. Matching type. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
(10pts)

A. B
________1.Preliminary Investigation A. Plea of guilt
________2. Katarungan PAmbarangay B.Sworn Statement
________3.Arraignment C. Subscribed by prosecutor
________4.Complaint D.Certificate to file action
________5. Information E. Probable Cause
________6.Venue F. Jurisdictional
________7.Warrantles arrest G. renders judgement
________8. Judge H. Inquest
________9. Prosecutor I. Medical Certificate
________10.Evidence J. Information

K. Motion
IV.Write the correct answer (20 points)
Preliminary Inquest Warrant of Information
Investigation Arrest
Barangay Certificate to Counter- Complaint
Conciliation file action Affidavit Affidavit
Arraignment Medical Motion Testify
Certifcate

1. Pedro was caught in the act of stabbing Marko. He wants to question

the validity of his arrest._ ________________.
2. The dispute was not settled in the barangay. Martina wants to go
to court._________________.
3. The Assistant Prosecutor found out that there is probable cause.
________________.
4. An information was already filed in court. The accused is not yet
in custody of law.________________.
5. The crime is punishable by imprisonment of 20 years and 1 say to
40 years reclusion perpetua.Billy wants to file a case against
Nato.__________________.
6. Kaylee received a copy of the complaint affidavit. To him, the
victim is not telling the truth and he wants to
answer.___________________.
7. Petra and Poldo, husband and wife are having marital problems.
Petra wants to settle the problem before going to
court._________________.
8. Cathy is a victim of estafa. _________________.
9. He said that he is not guilty_________________.
10. She said that there were lacerations in her private
part.__________________.

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