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CLJ 3 Quiz: Criminal Law Concepts

1. Criminal procedure is the method prescribed by law for the apprehension and prosecution of persons accused of any criminal offense, and for their punishment, in case of conviction. 2. Jurisdiction refers to the authority to hear and try a particular offense and impose the punishment for it. 3. A criminal action is one by which the State prosecutes a person for an act or omission punishable by law. The public prosecutor shall prosecute, direct and control all criminal actions commenced by a complaint or information.

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CLJ 3 Quiz: Criminal Law Concepts

1. Criminal procedure is the method prescribed by law for the apprehension and prosecution of persons accused of any criminal offense, and for their punishment, in case of conviction. 2. Jurisdiction refers to the authority to hear and try a particular offense and impose the punishment for it. 3. A criminal action is one by which the State prosecutes a person for an act or omission punishable by law. The public prosecutor shall prosecute, direct and control all criminal actions commenced by a complaint or information.

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QUIZ - CLJ 3

Name: _________________________________________

I. Choose your answer from the given. Write it before the number.

CHOICES:

Public Prosecutor Information Preliminary Examination


Criminal action Criminal procedure Jurisdiction
Complaint Prejudicial Question Remedial Law
Inquest Bail Preliminary Investigation

_______________________ 1. The method prescribed by law for the apprehension and


prosecution of persons accused of any criminal offense, and for their punishment, in case of
conviction
_______________________ 2. The authority to hear and try a particular offense and impose
the punishment for it
_______________________ 3. It is one by which the State prosecutes a person for an act or
omission punishable by law.
_______________________ 4. He shall prosecute, direct and control all criminal actions
commenced by a complaint or information.
_______________________ 5. A sworn written statement charging a person with an offense,
subscribed by the offended party, any peace officer, or other public officer charged with the
enforcement of the law violated.
_______________________ 6. An accusation in writing charging a person with an offense,
subscribed by the prosecutor and filed with the court
_______________________ 7. Is one which arises in a case, the resolution of which is a logical
antecedent of the issue involved therein and the cognizance of which pertains to another
tribunal.
_______________________ 8. Is an inquiry or proceeding to determine whether there is
sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed and the
respondent is probably guilty thereof, and should be held for trial.
_______________________ 9. It is an informal and summary investigation conducted by a
public prosecutor in criminal cases involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit
of a warrant of arrest issued by the court for the purpose of determining whether or not said
persons should remain under custody and correspondingly be charged in court.
_______________________ 10. Is the proceeding for the determination of the existence of
probable cause for the purpose of issuing a warrant of arrest.

II. Essay. Answer briefly and concisely. 5 points each.

1. When is a complaint or information sufficient?


2. Are all crimes initiated by a complaint or information filed by the prosecutor? Why or why
not?

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