Who are Principals to a Crime? Under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, principals to a crime are those who participate directly or indirectly in its commission. They are…
Who are accomplices to a crime? As defined in the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, they play a significant role in criminal acts. They are individuals who, with their…
The use of minors and motor vehicles in the commission of crimes is a concerning issue. Criminals sometimes exploit the vulnerability and naivety of minors, coercing or involving them in…
Aggravating Circumstances are those circumstances that if present in the commission of the crime, they either: serve to increase the penalty or they change the nature of the crime. Studying…
In this article, we shall discuss Ignominy in Criminal Law. The Philippines “values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.”((Article II, Sec. 11 of…
Treachery is a specific factor that can make a crime more serious or raise the harshness of the offender's punishment. We will discuss treachery as an aggravating circumstance. It can…
In the Philippines, crimes are penalized in accordance with the provisions of the Revised Penal Code. However, the same Code also contains a provision explicitly stating that offenses which are…
Felonies are acts and omissions punishable by the Revised Penal Code.((Article 3 of the Revised Penal Code)) We shall explain the classification of felonies according to gravity. Are all felonies…
The Revised Penal Code of the Philippines is the primary law that outlines the criminal offenses in the country and their corresponding penalties. Under the Code, there are three categories…
One of the basic maxims in criminal law is the latin phrase,“Nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege,” which translates to English as there is no crime when there is no…
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