VISION
will be a market leader in the use of technology for innovation in teaching and learning to produce graduates of social importance.
MISSION
The University aims to develop its students to become useful and responsible citizens through the effective transfer of (relevant knowledge and
desirable values.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOME
graduate has the competencies and values in the disciplinal area completed such that he/she is a useful and responsible citizen of the country.
Course Title : Court Testimony
Course Code : CRI 53
Credit Units : 3
Course Description : The course involves the study of the fundamental principles of criminal evidence as embodied in the Rules of
Court. The course also includes ‘observation’, ‘enactment’ and the ‘participation’ of the police officers in the
judicial processes. Course Credit: 3 units, Contact hours: 3 hours, Prerequisite: 40
Placement : Fourth Year, First Semester
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
Three to five years after completing the Bachelor of Science in Criminology, the graduates will:
1. excel in their profession/career utilizing the knowledge acquired in the Criminology program;
2. become effective collaborators and innovators in criminology, applying professional/technical skills and competencies to make positive
impact on society; and
3. be engaged in life-long learning and professional development through self-study, continuing education, or graduate and professional
studies.
Student Outcomes (SO)
After the completion of the program, the graduates of the B.S Criminology program shall be able to:
a. demonstrate and show knowledge and understanding relative to legal aspects of law enforcement;
b. utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and Detection of crime;
c. demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and Philippine criminal justice system;
d. conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, Victims, and offenders; and
e. practice the highest ethical standard of morality in law enforcement and respect for human rights.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
At the end of this course, the students shall be able to:
CLO 1 show knowledge and understanding of procedures of court testimony, prosecution offenses;
CLO 2 enumerate and explain the rights of the accused, discuss the purpose of bail, arraignment, pretrial and trial; and
CLO 3 demonstrates the procedures of court trial and testifying in court.
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CLO Grid: Each CLO vis-à-vis SO and PEO
CLO SO PEO
CLO 1 A 1
CLO 2 A 1
CLO 3 b,c 1,2,3
Course Outline:
Course
Teaching and
Time Frame Topics / Content Learning Assessment Evaluation
Learning Activity
Outcomes
Week 1 Class Orientation Visual activity
(powerpoint
Nature and Relevance of Court Testimony presentation)
Definition of testimony
Characteristics and different kinds of Guide Discussion Summative 60% of the students got
CLO1 Test a rating ≥ 3.0
testimony
The value and importance of Court (WW 1)
testimony
The importance of testimony in the
investigation and criminology
Week 2 Testimonial Evidence Visual Activity
Types of testimonies and manner and (PowerPoint
procedure for the presentation of the presentation)
testimony
How to procure the testimonies Guided discussion
Qualification of witnesses
Disqualification of witnesses Group 60% of the students got
Research presentation a rating ≥ 3.0 on a 5
CLO2 (PT1) point scale
Research
CLO3 output
(P1)
Week 3
Testimonial Privilege Visual Activity
Parental and filial privilege CLO2 (PowerPoint
presentation)
Admissions and Confessions
2
Admission of a party Guided discussion
Effect of compromise
Research Group Oral
Presentation 60% of the students got
(PT1) a rating ≥ 3.0
Research
output
Week 4
Visual Activity
Admission by third party (PowerPoint
Admission by co-partner or agent CLO1
Presentation)
Admission by conspirator
Guided discussion Summative 60% of the students got
Test a rating ≥ 3.0
(WW 2)
Week 5 Visual Activity
Admission by privies (PowerPoint
Admission by silence Presentation)
Confession
Guided discussion
Previous Conduct as Evidence
Similar act as Evidence
Unaccepted Offer CLO2
Rights of the person during Recitation Group 60% of the students got
Presentation a rating ≥ 3.0 on a 5
Rights of the person during custodial (PT 2) point scale
investigation CLO3 Research and report
of Jurisprudence First two
chapters
(P1)
Week 6 CLO1 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 60% of the students got
a rating ≥ 3.0
Week 7 Testimonial Knowledge
Testimony generally confined to Visual Activity
personal knowledge (PowerPoint
Presentation)
Exception to the Hearsay Rule
CLO2
Dying declaration
Declaration against interest Guided Discussion
Act or declaration about pedigree
Family reputation or tradition Research and report Group
regarding pedigree of jurisprudence presentation 60% of the students got
3
Common Reputation (PT1) a rating ≥ 3.0
Week 8 Visual Activity
Part of res gestae (PowerPoint
Entries in the course of business Presentation)
Entries in official records
Commercial lists and the like Guided discussion
Learned treatises
Testimony or deposition at a former Group
proceedings Presentation 60% of the students got
Research and report a rating ≥ 3.0 on a 5
CLO3
of jurisprudence Research point scale
Output
(P1)
Week 9 Visual Activity
Opinion Rule (PowerPoint
Opinion of expert witnesses Presentation
Character Evidence CLO1 Guided discussion Summative
For criminal Test 60% of the students got
For civil (WW 2) a rating ≥ 3.0
Research and report
of jurisprudence
Week 10
Presentation of evidence Visual Activity
(PowerPoint
Examination of Witnesses Presentation)
Examination to be done in open court
Guided Discussion
Rights and obligations of a witness:
To be protected from irrelevant;
improper, or insulting questions, and
from harsh or insulting demeanour;
Not to be detained longer than the
interests of justice require;
Not to be examined except only as to
matters pertinent to the issue;
Not to give an answer which will tend
to subject him to a penalty for an
offence unless otherwise provided by
law; or
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Not to give an answer which will tend
to degrade his reputation, unless it to
be the very fact at issue or to a fact
from which the fact in issue would be
presumed. But a witness must answer
to the fact of his previous final
conviction for an offense.
Week 11
Order in the examination of an individual Visual Activity
witness (PowerPoint
Presentation)
Direct-examination by the proponent;
Cross-examination by the proponent;
Re-direct examination by the Guided discussion
opponent;
Re-cross-examination by the
opponent 60% of the students got
Court Observation a rating ≥ 3.0 on a 5
Recalling Witness point scale
Leading and misleading questions
On cross examination;
On preliminary matters;
CLO2
When there is a difficulty is getting
direct and intelligible answers from a
witness who is ignorant, or a child of
tender years, or is of feeble mind, or a Reaction Paper
deaf-mute; (PT2)
Of an unwilling or hostile witness;or
Of a witness who is an adverse party
or an officer, director, or managing
agent of a public or private
corporation or of a partnership or
association which is an adverse party.
Impeachment of witnesses
Impeachment of adverse party’s
witness
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Party may not impeach his own
witness
How witness impeached by evidence
of inconsistent statements
Evidence of good character
Exclusion and separation of witnesses
When witness may refer to memorandum
When part of transaction, writing or record
given in evidence, the remainder admissible
Presenting the data collection
instruments
Writing the data analysis plan
Presenting the selected bibliography
Writing the curriculum vitae
Week 12 CLO1 MIDTERM EXAMINATION 60% of the students got
a rating ≥ 3.0
Week 13 Judicial Affidavit Rule Visual Activity
(PowerPoint 60% of the students got
Presentation) a rating ≥ 3.0 on a 5
Contents of Judicial Affidavit point scale
Sworn attestation of the lawyer
Subpoena Guided discussion
Offer of and objections to testimony in
judicial affidavit
Research and report
of jurisprudence
Week 14
Examination of the witness on his Visual Activity
judicial affidavit (PowerPoint
Oral offer of and objections to exhibits Presentation)
Application of rule to criminal actions CLO1
Effect of non-compliance with the Guided discussion Summative 60% of the students got
judicial Affidavit Rule Test a rating ≥ 3.0
Drafting of Judicial Affidavit (WW 1)
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Week 15 Visual Activity
(PowerPoint
Presentation)
Speedy Trial Act R.A.8493
Pre-trial Guided discussion
Pre-trial Agreement Summative 60% of the students got
CLO1
Nonappearance at Pre-trial Test a rating ≥ 3.0
Conference (WW 2)
Pre-trial Order
Time limit for triaL Group activity Group oral 60% of the students got
CLO2
presentation a rating ≥ 3.0 on a 5
(PT2) point scale
Week 16-17
Visual Activity
(PowerPoint
Presentation)
Actual Hearing
• Pre-trial
• Trial - presentation of witness for the Guided Discussion Summative 60% of the students got
prosecution Test a rating ≥ 3.0
CLO1
(WW 2)
• Offer of evidence
• Presentation of evidence for the defence
• Offer of evidence Group
Research presentation 60% of the students got
(PT2) a rating ≥ 3.0 on a 5
CLO2
point scale
Week 18 60% of the students got
Summary of the whole subject matter CLO1 FINAL EXAMINATION
a rating ≥ 3.0
Course Requirements: Research report, passing scores in quizzes and term exams
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Grading System:
PRELIMS/ MIDTERM/ FINALS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3
PRELIM/ MIDTERM/
WRITTEN WORKS (30%) PERFORMANCE TASKS (30%) PRODUCT (10%) GRADE 30%
EXAM (30%) FINAL GRADE 40%
WW1 (15%) WW2 (15%) PT 1 (15%) PT 2 (15%) P
Textbook: Expert Testimony in Court (Reference Only) c2017
Author : G. Mendoza
References: 1. Bernardo, Oscar, Criminal Procedure Annotated,5th ed. ,National Bookstore, c2013
2. Bowers, Michael C., Forensic Testimony, Academic Press, c2018 – 0117821
3. Tan, Ferdinand, Rules of Court, Rex Book store, c2013
