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1.

The quantum of evidence in civil cases

A. Preponderance of evidence. C. Substantial evidence

B. Proof beyond reasonable doubt D. All of these

2. An expert witness shall be qualified by

A. Prosecutor

B. Judge

C. Counsel

D. Clerk of court

3. Circumstantial evidence is sufficient for conviction if the following are present, except;

A. There is more than one (1) circumstance;

B. The facts from which the inferences are derived are proven; and

C. The combination of all the circumstances is such as to produce a conviction beyond reasonable
doubt. Inferences cannot be based on other inferences.

D. None of these

4. The quantum of evidence in criminal cases

A. Preponderance of evidence. C. Substantial evidence

B. Proof beyond reasonable doubt D. All of these

5. The quantum of evidence in administrative cases

A. Preponderance of evidence. C. Substantial evidence

B. Proof beyond reasonable doubt D. All of these

Essay

1. When is evidence admissible in court?


2. Explain fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine and Miranda doctrine in relation to admissibility of
evidence. Your answer should EXCEED five sentences.
3. Enumerate 10 examples of judicial notice that are mandatory.
4. What is the purpose of not requiring evidence to prove matters that are considered as judicial notice?
Module 3
5. Why is authentication not required in public documents?
6. Explain how private documents are authenticated.
7. What are the factors to be considered in determining the evidentiary weight of an electronic
evidence?
8. What must be proven by the parties before a DNA testing order will be released by the court.
9. So as not to violate the confidentiality rule, who are the only persons allowed to see a DNA profile
and all results or other information obtained from DNA testing?
10. Is the CCTV recording considered as a documentary evidence when presented in court? Answer
with reason and legal basis.
11. What are the cases where a document can be accepted as evidence even if it is not the original?
12. What are the instances where parol evidence rule shall apply?
13. What are purposes of requiring parol evidence?
14. Who can be a witness?
15. A woman cannot file rape against an offender for being a prostitute. Explain with reason whether
you agree or disagree
16. Why is hearsay not generally admissible as evidence?
17. Why are opinions generally not acceptable?
18. Enumerate the different ways of acquiring expertise.
19. The prosecution presented Mr. X, eyewitness to the case at hand. Who shall examine him first in
open court? Explain with legal support.
20. May a witness be recalled any time after both parties have concluded their examination? Explain

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