Criminal Law Practice Questions — Set 6

Question 1

What is 'Arson'?

Accepted Answer

The intentional destruction of property by means of fire.

Answer

Failing to install fire extinguishers in a building.

Answer

Stealing from a building while it is on fire.

Answer

Accidentally leaving a stove on and causing a fire.

Question 2

Which of the following describes 'Plunder' under RA 7080?

Accepted Answer

A public official acquiring ill-gotten wealth through a series of overt or criminal acts in the aggregate amount of at least ₱50 million.

Answer

A government employee who accepts a small bribe.

Answer

A public officer stealing ₱500 from the petty cash.

Answer

Any person who robs a bank.

Question 3

What is the 'Indeterminate Sentence Law' (ISLAW) used for?

Accepted Answer

To provide a minimum and maximum term of imprisonment, allowing for earlier release on parole.

Answer

To abolish the death penalty.

Answer

To give judges total freedom to choose any penalty.

Answer

To double the penalty for recidivists.

Question 4

A person finds a lost wallet containing ₱10,000 and an ID. He decides to keep the money and throw away the wallet. What crime is committed?

Accepted Answer

Theft

Answer

Robbery

Answer

Estafa

Answer

No crime (Finders keepers)

Question 5

What is 'Vagrancy' in modern Philippine law?

Accepted Answer

It has been decriminalized for most cases under RA 10158.

Answer

A crime punishable by 6 months imprisonment.

Answer

Only children can be arrested for vagrancy.

Answer

It only applies to people sleeping in parks.