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 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Review Questions 1


1. A 13‑year‑old was caught stealing food. Under RA 9344, what is the proper handling?

A. Criminally liable and prosecuted

B. Exempt from liability but subject to intervention programs

C. Detained in jail with adults

D. Subject to diversion proceedings


Answer: B



2. Exactly 15 Without Discernment  

A 15‑year‑old committed theft but was found to have no discernment. What applies?

A. Criminally liable under the Revised Penal Code

B. Exempt from liability, subject to intervention programs

C. Detained in a youth detention home

D. Prosecuted under RA 6975


Answer: B



3. Exactly 15 With Discernment  

A 15‑year‑old committed robbery with discernment. What applies?

A. Exempt from liability

B. Criminally liable, subject to diversion or court proceedings

C. Automatically detained in jail

D. Subject only to barangay mediation


Answer: B



4. A 16-year-old committed petty theft with discernment. What is the proper handling?

A. Subject to diversion, if qualified under the law

B. Automatically exempt from liability

C. Detained in jail with adults

D. Subject only to barangay mediation


Answer: A. Subject to diversion, if qualified under the law



5. A 17‑year‑old committed homicide. What applies?

A. Diversion program regardless of penalty

B. Formal court proceedings, with consideration of rehabilitation

C. Automatic exemption from liability

D. Subject only to barangay intervention


Answer: B


 

6. A 15‑year‑old with discernment was previously diverted for theft but reoffended with robbery. What applies?

A. Exempt from liability again

B. Subject to intervention programs only

C. May now face formal court proceedings

D. Automatically detained in jail


Answer: C



7. An 18‑year‑old committed theft. Which law applies?

A. RA 9344

B. RA 10630

C. Revised Penal Code (regular criminal liability)

D. RA 6975


Answer: C



8. Which factor determines liability for a 15‑year‑old child in conflict with the law?

A. Gravity of the offense

B. Presence of discernment

C. Barangay council decision

D. Police recommendation


Answer: B


 

9. Which applies to children below 15 years old who commit an offense?

A. Diversion programs

B. Intervention programs (counseling, rehabilitation)

C. Formal court proceedings

D. Detention in jail


Answer: B



10. Under RA 9344, diversion is intended to:

A. Punish the child through imprisonment

B. Settle the case without appropriate judicial proceedings, when allowed by law

C. Transfer the child immediately to an adult jail

D. Replace intervention programs for children below 15 years old


Answer: B. Settle the case without appropriate judicial proceedings, when allowed by law


Dispute Resolution and Crisis/Incident Management Review Questions 1