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?