Criminologist Licensure Examination

Criminal Jurisprudence

1. Jhessa, believing that the child in the womb of Edith was a sort of demon, gave her a potion
made of herbs. Few hours after drinking the said potion, Edith gave birth to a child 4 months in
advance of the full period of gestation. What is the crime committed by Edith?
a. Infanticide because the child is less that 3 days old
b. Intentional aborrtion because drug or beverage was administered to a pregnant woman
c. Homicide with abortion because the mother and child died
d. Unintentional abortion because the accused had no evil motive to abort the child
2. Abad, a Muslim, has 3 wives. He killed his third wife. Can he be liable for parricide?
a. Yes because Muslims can marry multiple spouse
b. Yes because all of his wife is legitimate
c. No because his marriage with his second and third wives are null and void
d. No because there is no fact of marriage
3. In the crime of rape, what must be proven in addition to sexual intercourse?
a. Sterility of the offender
b. The offended party is prostitute
c. Character and reputation of the offender
d. Resistance on the part of the offended party
4. One, night 4 unknown person fought against three other persons. One of whom was mortally
wounded and died but did not appear who inflicted the wounds. There was a confusion in the
fight. What was the crime committed?
a. Homicide
b. Death caused by tumultuous affray
c. Murder
d. None of the above
5. Which is not requisite in justifying self-defense, defense of relative, and defense of stranger?
a. None of this
b. Unlawful aggression
c. Reasonable necessity of the means employed to prevent or repel it
d. The person defending be not induced by revenge resentment or other evil motive
6. Mr. Romel Garcia, while under the influence of liquor, fired his gun in the air to proclaim to the
people that he is celebrating his birthday. What crime did he commit?
a. Illegal discharge of firearm
b. Physical injury
c. Disturbances
d. Outcry
7. Ramon, with no intent to kill, aimed his gun to Rhema. When he was about to shoot the latter,
Ronnie who is sitting between the two, tapped down the gun and disabled Ramon. What was
the crime committed by Ramon?
a. Illegal discharge of firearm
b. Physical injury
c. Illegal discharge of firearm with slight physical injury
d. Attempted homicide
 8. It is the decision or sentence of the law given by a court or other tribunal as the result of the
proceedings instituted therein.
a. Notice of appeal
b. Review of the certiorari
c. Certiorari
d. Judgement
9. What is the crime committed by legitimate grandfather who kill his grandson who is three days
old?
a. Parricide
b. Homicide
c. Infanticide
d. Murder
10. Arthur and Martha where husband and wife. One day, Zion entered on the domicile of the couple
and raped Martina while in the presence of Arthur. Zion forced her to have sexual act using the
doggy –style position. What is the aggravating circumstances present in the crime of raped
committed by Zion?
a. Ignominy
b. Homicide
c. Infanticide
d. Craft
11. Albert killed his live-in partner. There is no clear evidence of their marriage. What is the crime
committed by albert?
a. Infanticide
b. Parricide
c. Homicide
d. None of the above
12. What must be considered in determining whether crime is only attempted, frustrated or
consummated?
a. All of these
b. The elements constituting the felony
c. The nature of the offense
d. The manner of committing the offense
13. Ken and Lyza were husband and wife. One day while Ken is cleaning his gun at their bedoom, his
child who is beside him grabbed the gun for fun. Ken immediately make an struggle with them to
get back the gun. During the act for possession, Ken accidentally pulled the trigger which
explode and hit his wife who was approaching. What is the liability of Ken?
a. Parricide
b. Parricide through reckless imprudence
c. Homicide
d. Homicide through reckless imprudence
14. It is the importance or significance attached to the evidence by the court itself.
a. Admissibility
b. Preponderance of evidence
c. Competency
d. Weight of evidence
15. It is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to answer for the
commission of an offense.
a. Search
b. Arrest
c. Search warrant
d. Warrant of arrest
16. As a general rule, it is not necessary to state in the complaint or information the precise/exact
time at which the offense was committed. However, in one of the following crimes the time of
the commission is essential element and therefore must be stated in the complaint or
information.
a. Murder
b. Parricide
c. Infanticide
d. Homicide
17. Ben killed Lea. After killing, he had an anal intercourse with the dead body of Lea. After trial, Ben
was convicted for Murder. What circumstance did Ben do which qualifies the killing to murder?
a. Treachery
b. Taking advantage to a superior strength
c. Employing means to weaken the defense
d. Outraging at the corpse of the victim
18. What will happen when the accused is absent during arraignment?
a. The accused may be substituted by his agent armed with SPA
b. The lawyer if the accused may enter his plea
c. Arraignment shall be postponed
d. Trial in absentia
19. PO3 Fidel Ramos arrested Senator Tito Sotto during his attendance on a senate session for a
traffic violation. What is the liability of PO3 Ramos?
a. Crime against popular representation
b. Violation of parliamentary immunity
c. Acts tending to prevent the meeting of the National assembly
d. Violation of governmental obligation
20. It is the improper performance of some acts which should have been lawfully done.
a. Malfeasance
b. Nonfeasance
c. Misfeasance
d. Dereliction of duty
21. This is committed by an accountable public officer who, shall appropriate, or shall
misappropriate or shall consent, or through abandonment or negligence shall permit another
person to take public funds or property.
a. Extortion of fund
b. Malversation of public funds
c. Abandonment of public fund
d. Mishandling of resources
22. It is the branch of the government that has jurisdiction over the judges of the court.
a. Executive
b. Legislative
 c. Judiciary
d. National government
23. It is an act or declaration made in the presence and within the hearing or observation of a party
who does or says nothing when the act or declaration is such as naturally to call for action or
comment if not true.
a. Admission by silence
b. Admission by third party
c. Admission by a partner
d. Admission by a co-conspirator
24. It is the robbery on the high seas without lawful authority and done with animo furandi and in
the spirit and intention of universal
a. Qualified piracy
b. Mutiny
c. Robbery
d. Piracy
25. Eugene, a private individual, enters the dwelling of Vange against the will of the latter. What
crime did Eugene commit?
a. Unlawful detention
b. Violation of domicile
c. Trespass to dwelling
d. Illegal detention
26. Alpha shot Bravo with a revolver in the latter`s abdomen inflicting a mortal wound. Bravo fell to
the ground but was able to went to his house. Soon afterward, Bravo got a knife, and knowing
that he could die anyway, cut his throat, inflicting a ghastly wound. In effect, he died after few
minutes. What is the crime committed by Alpha?
a. Homicide because he used revolver in inflicting the wound
b. Homicide because he inflicted mortal wound and the victim died from both wound
c. Physical injury only because the cause of death is the wound inflicted by the victim to his
own self
d. Murder because there is the presence of treachery and alevosia
27. Who is a person directly vested with jurisdiction, whether as an individual or as a member of
some court or government corporation, board or commission.
a. Agent of a person in authority
b. Person in authority
c. C judicial authority
d. Public employee
28. On crimes under counterfeiting coins, what is the meaning of utter?
a. To bring them into port
b. Imitation of a legal or genuine coin
c. Diminishing by ingenuous means the metal in the coin
d. To pass counterfeited coins
29. It is the clipping off or lopping off a part of the body for reproduction
a. Castration
b. Physical injuries
c. Mutilation
d. Wounding
30. Miss Rhea Rivera, a public school teacher of Quezon City University, scolder Mr. Leo Ruis Jr., one
of her pupils. The next day, while Miss Rivera was conducting her class, Mr. Ruiz Sr., father of Mr.
Ruiz Jr. boxed Miss Rivera on the different parts of her body. The injuries of Miss Rivera healed
more than ten (10) days but less than thirty (30) days. For what felony/ies may Mr. Ruiz Sr. be
charged?
a. Direct assault
b. Direct assault with less serious physical injuries
c. Direct assault with serious physical injuries
d. Qualified direct assault
31. It is a proceeding during the pre-trial conference wherein the accused may offer to plead guilty
to a lower offense necessarily included in the offense charged.
a. Pre-trial
b. Preliminary conference
c. Plea bargaining
d. Plea of guilty or not guilty
32. From the time the court acquires jurisdiction over the person of the accused, within how many
days should arraignment be held?
a. 5 days
b. 10 days
c. 30 days
d. 45 days
33. When is a criminal action deemed instituted?
a. By filing the complaint to the pnp or any law enforcement agencies
b. By filing the complaint to the barangay for Amicable Settlement
c. By filing the complaint before the Prosecutor`s office or directly to the court
d. By filing the complaint against the suspect
34. Rocco fired his gun to Luis to frighten him but there is no intent to kill. What crime committed by
Rocco?
a. Frustrated homicide
b. Physical injuries
c. Illegal discharge of firearm
d. Alarm and scandal
35. No person may be compelled to testify against his parents, other direct ascendants, children or
other direct descendants. This is embodied under what principle?
a. Parental and filial privilege
b. Declaration against common reputation
c. Declaration against pedigree
d. Res inter alois acta rule
36. PO3 Mariano, a police officer assigned at Pasay City Police Office, detained Ms. Kath without
legal grounds. What did PO3 Mariano committed?
a. Illegal detention
b. Arbitrary detention
c. Compulsory detention
d. Unauthorized detention
37. It is a crime against honor which is committed by performing any act which casts dishonor,
discredit, or contempt upon another person.
 a. Libel
b. Slander by deed
c. Incriminating innocent person
d. Intriguing against honor
38. Who is a person has no apparent means of subsistence but has the physical ability to work and
neglects to apply himself or herself to lawful calling?
a. Pimp
b. Prostitute
c. Gang member
d. Vagrant
39. Julia, with intent to kill Ramon, pointed the gun to the latter because the former was promised
by Don Marcos to pay her a certain amount is she successfully executes the killing. What is the
criminal liability of Julia?
a. Principal by inducement
b. Principal by direct participation
c. Principal by conspiracy
d. Principal by indispensable cooperation
40. When a criminal action is instituted the civil action for the recovery of civil liability arising from
the offense shall be deemed instituted with the criminal action. Unless the offended party-
a. Waives the civil action;
b. Reserves his right to instituted a separate civil action
c. Institutes a civil action prior to the criminal action
d. Any of the above
41. The Samahan ng Mahihirap na Pinoy (SMP) was organized by Mr. Arnold Manta allegedly for
protecting the poor laborer. But where in fact it was organized to form a group that would rise
against the rich businessmen of their locality. For what crime can they be charged?
a. Illegal assembly
b. Illegal association
c. Coup de `etat`
d. Rebellion
42. It is committed when, in time for war, two or more persons come to an agreement to levy war
against the government or to adhere to the enemies and to give them aid or comfort, and decide
to commit it.
a. Conspiracy to commit treason
b. Treason
c. Espionage
d. Proposal to commit treason
43. It is a rule which states that when the evidence of the parties in a criminal case are evenly
balanced, the constitutional presumption of innocence should tilt in favor of the accused who
must be acquitted.
a. Equipoise rules
b. Doctrine of Pro Reo
c. Arizona Doctrine
d. Miranda Doctrine
44. Who among the following incurs full responsibility upon commission of a crime?
a. Those 15 years of age and below
 b. Those who are 18 years of age and above
c. Those who are over 15 but under 18 years of age
d. Those who are under 18 years of age
45. When is preliminary investigation be required on criminal cases based on the penalty provided
by law for the offense charged?
a. Over 6 years imprisonment regardless of the amount of fine
b. Exceeding 6 years imprisonment irrespective of the amount of time
c. At least 4 years, 2 months and 1 day of imprisonment irrespective of the amount of fine
d. Not exceeding 6 years imprisonment
46. It is an act or declaration made in the presence and within the hearing or observation of a part
who does or says nothing when the act or declaration is such as to call for action or comment if
not true, and when proper and possible for him to do so, may be given in evidence against him.
a. Admission by silence
b. Confession
c. Admission by co-conspirator
d. Admission by privies
47. It is the quality by which an act may be ascribed to a person as its author or owner. It implies
that the act committed has been freely and consciously done and may therefore be put down to
the does as his very own.
a. Guilt
b. Liability
c. Responsibility
d. Imputability
48. When will the death of the accused extinguishes the civil action arising from the criminal action?
a. If died before arraignment
b. If died after arraignment or during trial
c. If died after entry of judgment
d. If died during service of sentence
49. Pedro was sentenced to suffer five years imprisonment by final judgment. Before the period of
appeal lapsed, Pedro escaped. Can he appeal his case?
a. Yes, because his right to appeal is provided in our constitution
b. Yes, because he opted to file an appeal because the period of appeal had not yet lapses
c. No, because he escaped, hence, he waived his right to appeal
d. Yes, his right to appeal is mandatory right
50. It is the stage of a judicial proceeding whereby the accused shall be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation against him, in compliance of the mandate of the consultation and the
rules and in order to fix the identity of the accused.
a. Criminal investigation
b. Pre-trial conference
c. Preliminary investigation
d. Arraignment and plea
51. When can the criminal jurisdiction over the subject matter be determined?
a. Enforcement of law at the time of the commission of the offense
b. Enforcement of law at the time of trial
c. Enforcement of law at the time of the institution/filing of the offense
d. Enforcement of law at the time of the discovery of the offense
52. It is the forfeiture or loss of the right of the state to prosecute the offender for the commission
of a crime after a certain lapse of time
a. Prescription of the crime
b. Prescription of the penalty
c. Degree of penalty
d. Period of penalty
53. When may a prosecutor file a case directly in court even without conducting the requisite
preliminary investigation?
a. In case of a warrantless arrest and inquest was conducted
b. In case of a warrantless arrest and inquest was not conducted
c. In case of a warrant of arrest and inquest was conducted
d. In case of a warrant of arrest and an inquest was not conducted
54. Which of the following circumstances qualify the crime of evasion of service of sentence?
a. By means of unlawful entry (by scaling)
b. By breaking doors, windows, gates, walls, roofs or floors
c. By using picklocks, false keys, disguise, deceit, violence or intimidation
d. All of the above
55. The following are justifying circumstances, except one;
a. Defense of relative
b. Avoidance of greater evil
c. Accident
d. Self-defense
56. Who is a person directly vested with jurisdiction, whether as an individual or as a member of
some court or governmental corporation, board or commission.
a. Agent of a person in authority
b. Public official or employee
c. Person in authority
d. Appointed and elected official
57. It is a question of relevancy materiality and competency.
a. Proof
b. Admissibility
c. Evidence
d. Factum probandum
58. What kind of motion may be availed of anytime before arraignment?
a. Motion to dismiss
b. Motion for review
c. Motion for reconsideration
d. Motion to quash
59. It takes place when the peace officer induces a person to commit a crime.
a. Arrest
b. Search
c. Instigation
d. Entrapment
60. Which among the following is a difference between mutiny and piracy?
a. In piracy, the vessel being attacked is own by the government; while is mutiny it is
owned by private individual
 b. In mutiny, the vessel being attacked is own by the government; while in piracy it is
owned by private individual
c. In piracy, the persons who attacked the vessel are strangers to the said vessel; while in
mutiny they are members of the crew or passengers
d. In mutiny, the persons who attacked the vessel are strangers to the said vessel; while in
piracy they are members of the crew or passengers
61. It is an order in writing issued in the name of the People of the Philippines, signed by a judge and
directed to a peace officer commanding him to search for personal property described therein
and bring it before the court?
a. Warrant of arrest
b. Subpoena
c. Search warrant
d. Summons
62. When is bail a matter of discretion?
a. After conviction in the MTC
b. After conviction in the RTC of an offense not punishable by the Reclusion Perpetua, Life
imprisonment or death
c. When charge of an offense the penalty is death, reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment
d. When charge of an offense the penalty is less than six years imprisonment
63. What degree of proof is necessary to warrant the filing of an information or complaint on court?
a. Probable cause
b. Preponderance of Evidence
c. Clear and Convincing Evidence
d. Substantial Evidence
64. During the pendency of his criminal case, Mr. Bravo died due to heart attack. What is the effect
of his untimely death to the case filed against him?
a. Termination of proceedings
b. Postponement of the case
c. Suspension of the case
d. Transfer of jurisdiction over the accused for lack of respondent
65. The following generally can be a witness, except one;
a. Person who can make known his perception to others
b. Person with dementia praecox
c. Interested in the outcome of the case
d. Despite his opinion on matters of political or religious belief
66. When can an appeal be taken?
a. Within fifteen (15) days from promulgation of the judgment
b. Within five (5) days from promulgation of the judgment
c. Within Thirty (30) days from the promulgation of the judgment
d. Within twenty (20) days from promulgation of the judgment
67. It is committed by any person who shall resist or seriously disobey any person in authority, or the
agents of such person, while engaged in the performance of official functions.
a. Direct assault
b. Disobedience to summons issued by the National Assembly
c. Indirect assault
d. Resistance and disobedience to a person in authority or the agents of such person
68. The following are requirements of deformity, except one;
a. There is physical ugliness
b. It is temporary
c. It is a definite abnormality
d. It is conspicuous and visible
69. It is a medley of discordant voices, a mock serenade of discordant noises designed to annoy and
insult.
a. Tumultuous
b. Charivari
c. Sedition
d. Scandal
70. It is committed by any public officer or employee who shall expel any person from the Philippine
Islands or shall compel such person to change her residence.
a. Violation of neutrality
b. Violation of domicile
c. Expulsion
d. Flight to the enemy`s country
71. It is a felony wherein a person compels another by means of force, violence or intimidation to do
something against his will, whether right or wrong.
a. Grave threat
b. Light threat
c. Grave coercion
d. Light coercion
72. What kind of personal property can be subject of search or seizure?
a. Fruits of the offense or those used or intended to be used as means of committing an
offense
b. Subject of the offense
c. Stolen or embezzled property
d. All of these
73. It is the presentation of evidence before the part rest its case accompanied by the markings of
exhibit?
a. Identification
b. Direct examination
c. Cross-examination
d. Formal offer
74. What cases will the right of an accused to bail be a matter of right?
a. Those falling within the jurisdiction of the RTC before or after conviction, except capital
offenses
b. Those falling within the jurisdiction of the MTC before or after conviction
c. Those falling within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court before or after conviction
d. Those falling within the jurisdiction of the RTC where the penalty for the offense does
not exceed twenty years imprisonment
75. Cardo and Lea had been married for more than six months. They live together with the children
of Lea from her first husband. Cardo had sexual relationship with Bea, the 14 year old daughter
of Lea. Bea love Cardo very much. What was the crime committed by Cardo?
a. Simple seduction
 b. Qualified seduction
c. Consented abduction
d. Rape
76. How many people are necessary for a conspiracy to commit a felony?
a. 4 or more
b. 3 or more
c. 2 or more
d. 2 only
77. It means lopping or the clipping off of some part of the body.
a. Injuries
b. Mutilation
c. Castration
d. Decapitation
78. Which of the following circumstances are considered mitigating?
a. Offender had no intention to commit so grave a wrong as the committed
b. Offender is over seventy (70) years old
c. Incomplete justifying and incomplete exempt service
d. All of these
79. What circumstance can be considered aggravating with the slaying of an 80 year old woman?
a. Abuse of confidence
b. Disregard of age and sex
c. Neglect of elders
d. Disrespect of rank
80. It is a means sanctioned by law of ascertaining in a criminal proceeding a truth respecting a
matter of fact.
a. Criminal law
b. Criminal procedure
c. Evidence
d. Court
81. It is the act of a person for marrying for the second time, before the former marriage has been
legally dissolved or before the absent spouse has been judicially declared presumptively dead.
a. Polygamy
b. Monogamy
c. Bigamy
d. Moonlighting
82. The following statements are false, except;
a. The accused may enter his plea by counsel
b. The accused must personally enter his plea
c. The accused may excuse/waive a of the arraignment
d. The accused may be arraigned in a court other than where the case is assigned
83. It is the offense of gathering information respecting the national defense with intent or reason to
believe that the information is to be used to the injury of the Republic of the Philippines.
a. Treason
b. Misprision of treason
c. Espionage
d. Flight to the enemy`s country
84. It is means “things done,” and it includes the circumstances and declarations incidental to the
main facts of the prosecution.
a. Dying declaration
b. Res gestae
c. Pedigree
d. Against interest
85. The husband has for a long time physically and mentally tortured his wife. After one episode of
heating, the wife took the husband`s gun and shot him dead. What circumstance does her act
constitutes?
a. Mitigating vindication of grave offense
b. Battered woman syndrome, a complete self-defense
c. Incomplete self-defense
d. Mitigating passion and obfuscation
86. Robert, the accused, saw a 28 year old girl Ms. Mary near the gate of her residence. Without a
word, Robert kissed Ms. Mary on the cheek and brisked softly his hands on to her left breast. No
one saw the incident. In a minute, Robert left Ms. Mary, who got shocked and speechless. What
crime was committed by Robert if any?
a. Acts of lasciviousness
b. Unjust vexation
c. Attempted rape
d. Seduction
87. The following are the elements of homicide, except one;
a. That the person was killed
b. That the accused killed him without any justifying circumstances
c. That the accused had the intention to kill, which is presumed
d. That the killing was attended by any qualifying circumstances of murder, or by that of
parricide of infanticide
88. It is the attestation of the witness that signifies that he bound in his conscience to perform an
act truthfully or faithfully.
a. Affidavit
b. Testimony
c. Confession
d. Oath
89. What is the best remedy of a person who is accused under a wrong name?
a. Ignore the charge
b. Enter a plea of NOT guilty
c. File a motion to quash
d. File a motion to correct the name
90. In what scenario is an extensive search of moving vehicles without warrant valid?
a. The police became suspicious on seeing something on the car`s back seat covered with
blanket
b. The police suspected an unfenced lot covered by rocks and bushes was planted to
marijuana
c. The police became suspicious when they saw a car believed to be of the same model
used by the killers of a city mayor
d. The driver sped away in his car when the police flagged him down at a checkpoint
91. It is the doctrine which states that the contributory negligence of the party injured will not
defeat the action if it be shown that the accused might, in the exercise of reasonable care and
prudence, have avoided the consequence of the negligence of the injured party.
a. Right of presumption
b. Fortuitous event
c. Last clear chance
d. Emergency rule
92. An informer told the police that a Toyota car with plate number ABC 123 would deliver an
unspecified quantity of ecstacy in the Forbes Park, Makati City. The officers whim the police sent
to watch the Forbes Park gates saw the described car and flagged it down. When the driver
stopped and lowered his window, an officer saw a gun tucked on the driver`s waist. The officer
asked the driver to step out and he did. When an officer looked inside