Atty. Doni June V.

Almio
 An tribunal presided by a judge that
renders decision in different cases
having different issues.

 Inthe Philippines, courts are under the

Judicial Branch of the Government.
 An tribunal presided by a judge that
renders decision in different cases
having different issues.

 Inthe Philippines, courts are under the

Judicial Branch of the Government.
 MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT
 REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
 COURT OF APPEALS
 COURT OF TAX APPEALS
 SANDIGANBAYAN

 SUPREME COURT OF THE PHILIPPINES

 Gallery – The area occupied by the
spectators and other persons waiting for
their case to be called
 BENCH – The seat of the Judge. Located
directly in front of the Gallery
 BAR – The fence that separates the table
of the lawyers from the spectators
 STAND – Area where the witnesses sit
when being asked.
 CHAMBERS – The office of a Judge
 COURT OFFICE – Office of the staff of the
court
1. The list of cases will first be called to
order
2. When a criminal case is called, the
prosecutor and the counsel for the
defendant will appear saying the line:
“Good Morning, You Honor. Atty. NAME,
respectfully appearing as counsel for
the _____________. Ready,Your Honor”
3. The Prosecution calls the witness to the
witness stand
4. The witness will be asked by the Court
Interpreter about his/ her personal
circumstances: Name, Age, Profession/
Work, Address, Civil Status.
5. The Prosecution will state the purpose on
why the testimony of the witness is being
offered.
3. The Prosecution calls the witness to the
witness stand
4. The witness will be asked by the Court
Interpreter about his/ her personal
circumstances: Name, Age, Profession/
Work, Address, Civil Status.
5. The Prosecution will state the purpose on
why the testimony of the witness is being
offered.
6. After offer of the testimony, the
Prosecution will now proceed to the
DIRECT EXAMINATION.

7. CROSS EXAMINATION will follow once

the direct examination is finished

8. REDIRECT EXAMINATION and RECROSS

EXAMINATION will follow, respectively.
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU ASK IN A
DIRECT EXAMINATION FOR ARSON?

A. ESTABLISH THE ELEMENTS OF THE

CRIME
B. MAKE IT APPEAR THAT THE
INVESTIGATOR KNOWS THE
ELEMENTS OF THE CRIME
SIMPLE ARSON

ELEMENTS:

(a) there is intentional burning; and

(b) what is intentionally burned is an
inhabited house or dwelling.
A house was ravaged by fire in Brgy. San
Jose, Molo, Iloilo City. After the
investigation conducted by the Arson
Investigator of the BFP, it was found out
that the fire was started by a certain
Bornok who was mad at the owner of the
house. Bornok was arrested and is now
facing trial. The Arson Investigator from
the BFP is the next witness to be
presented by the prosecution.
QUESTION:

1. How do you call the witness in Court?

2. What are the things needed to be
presented by the Arson Investigator?
3. What are the questions that should be
asked to the Arson Investigator?
4. What are the answers that should be
given by the Arson Investigator?
ROLES:

1 Prosecutor
2 Lawyers
1 Interpreter
2 Stenographers
1 Arson Investigator