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CRIMINAL LAW I
PRE-TEST 8/ 17/2023 QUESTIONS (5 POINTS EACH)
1. ____________ is a branch of division of law which defines
crimes, treats of their nature and provides for their punishment. 2. ____________is an act committed or omitted in violation of the law. 3. ____________ are acts or omissions punished by the Revised Penal Code (RPC). 4. ____________ are acts or omissions punished by special laws. 5. ____________ are acts or omissions punished by ordinances. 6. Who has the power to enact Penal Laws? 7. What is a bill of attainder? 8. Enumerate the 3 characteristics of Penal Laws. 9. __________ pertains to the principle that if the evidence in a criminal case is evenly balanced, or if there is an equal amount of evidence both in favor of and against the defendant's guilt, then the defendant should be given the benefit of the doubt and be acquitted. 10. ________ is a Latin legal maxim that translates to "In doubt, for the accused."