MOCK BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN

CRIMINAL LAW
1. What is the nature of the right to appeal, which is extended to the accused?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Statutory right
Absolute right
Personal right
Both a and c
All of the above

2. It is one of the modes of discovery in criminal cases especially given to the accused, the

purpose of which is to prevent surprise, suppression, or alteration of any written statements

given by the complainant and the other witnesses in any investigation of the offense
conducted by the prosecution or any other investigating officers:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Production or inspection of evidence in the possession of the prosecution

Suspension of arraignment
Presentation of bills of particular
Appointment of counsel de officio
Informing the accused of all the rights he can availed of

3. When is a provisional dismissal become permanent with respect to the offenses punishable

by imprisonment of more than six (6) years?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

One (1) year after issuance without the case having been revived
Two (2) years after the issuance without the case having been revived
Fifteen (15) days after the issuance
Thirty (30) days after notice to the accused
None of the above

4. In a case involving the question of whether the plaintiff E had resigned from office, thus

allowing the respondent G, as the officer next in line to take over, the trial court, in its
judgment, relied on newspaper reports on the diary entries of Es personal secretary, F. In
his diary, F indicated that E had told him (F) that he (E) intends to resign and had performed
acts preparatory to leaving office. In his motion for reconsideration, E questioned the trial
courts reliance on newspaper reports of Fs diary entries as these are not proper sources to
justify its ruling. Is Es contention correct?
a. Yes, because newspaper reports are mere secondary sources which have no
probative value;
b. No, because although secondary sources, newspapers reports can be used to
establish facts;
c. Yes, because if the trial court wanted proof on Es intention, it should have used
resources based on Es acts, not on what someone else heard or saw;
d. No, because being Es personal secretary, F could not have lied regarding Es
intention to resign.
5. Tender of excluded evidence can be made:

a. Only during the direct examination

b. Only during the cross examination

c. At any stage of the examination of a witness
d. None of the above
6.