UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

College of Law
Diliman, Quezon City
CRIMINAL LAW I
OUTLINE BOOK I
Ra m o n S . E s g u e r r a
1 Semester, AY 2006-200;
st

BASIC TEXT: BOOK 1, REVISED PENAL CODE (REYES)

CRIMINAL LAW: DEFINITION AND SOURCES

A. Definition

B. State authority to punish crime

1. Sources
Constitution (1987), Art. II, Sec. 5
Constitution (1987), Art VI, Sec. 1
CASES:
People v. Santiago, 43 Phil 124 (1922)
US v. Pablo, 35 Phil 94 (1916)

2. Limitations
Constitution (1987), Art. III, Secs, 1, 14111
2000 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure, Rule 115
Civil Code, Art. 2
Visiting Forces Agreement

CASES:
Pesigan v, Angeles, 129 SCRA 174 (1984)

Tai7k2da v. Tuvera, 136 SCRA 27 (1985) 1

3. Penological objectives
A. F. Tadiar Philosophy o4l a Penal Code, 52 Phil LJ 165 (1977,

C. BASIC PRINCIPLES

1. Generality of Criminal Law

Constitution (1987), Art. VI, Sec. 1
Civil Code, Art. 14
- Art.ForcesAgreement(VA),tArt. V
o See M.M. Magallona, Legal tsses in the PP-US Visiting Forces
Agreement (1999).

CASES:
US v. Sweet, 1 Phil 18 (1901)
Liang iang vs. People 355 SCRA 125

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 2. Territoriality of Criminal Law
RPC, Art. 2
Constitution (1987), Art. 1
VFA, Art. V
(See Art. 163 & 166, RPC)

CASE:
US v. Ah Sing, 36 Phil 978 (1917)
Miquiabas v. Commanding General, 80 Phil 262 (1948)

2. Prospectivity of Criminal Law

RPC, Arts. 21, 22
Civil Code, Art. 4
CASE:
Gumabon v. Director of Prisons, 37 SCRA 420 (1971)
2. &Vlum Crimen Nu!la Poena Sine Lege
RPC, Arts. 3, 21

CASES:

Bernardo v. People, 123 SCRA 365 (1983)

People v. Pimentel, 288 SCRA 542 (1998)
David vs. GMA, 489 SCRA 160, 259
3. Strict construction of ponal laws against State
Constitution (1987), Art. III, Sec. 14 (2)
CASE:
Pascual v. Board of Examiners, 28 SCRA 344 (1969)

D. GENERAL PROVISIO~sS

RPC, Art. 1, 2
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I FELONIES
A. FIC)"'JCOMP-M-FTED

I. Dolo,
RPC, Art. 3

a. Elements
b. Presumption of Criminal Intent
c. General and specific intent
d. Intent and motive

CASES:
People v. Temblor, 161 SCRA 623 (1988) People
v. Hassan, 157 SCRA 261 (1988) People v.
Delos Santos, 403 SCRA 153 (2003)

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 e. Mistake of Fact

C AS FES ~
US v. Ah Chong, 15 Phil 488 (1910)
People v. Oanis, 74 Phil 257 (1943)

2. Culpa
RPC, Arts. 3, 365

a. Elements
b. Distinguished from dolo

CASE:
People v. Buan, 22 SCRA 1383 (1968)
People vs. Pugay, 167 SCRA 439
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C. C1 01'OES DEFINED AND PENALIZED BY SPECIAL LAWS

Crimes mala in se and mala Prohibita

CASE:
Estrada v. Sandiganbayan 369 SCRA 394 (2001)

2. Relation of RPC to special laws

RPC, Art. 10

CASES:
Padilla v. Dizon, 158 SCRA 127 (1988)
Padilla Collet ol Appeals, 259 SCRA 402 (1997)
People v. Sa l ey, 291 SCRA 715 (1993)
People v. 'Dimon, 234 SCRA 555 (1994)
Ladonga v. People, 451 SCRA 673 (20015)
People v. Bustinera, 431 SCRA 284 (2004.)

C. FU," 71SHABLE CONDUCT

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Wrongful act
different from that intended
RPC, Art. 4(1)

CASE:
People v. Sabalones, 294 SCRA 751 (1988)
2 .
O m i s s i o n RPC, Arts. 116, 137, 208,
223, 2234,A
+, 275
Pres. Dec. Nos. 953, 1153
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Proposal and Conspiracy
 RPC, Arts. 8, 115, 136, 141, 186, 306, 340

CASES:
US v. Bautista, 6 Phil. 581 (1906)
People v. Vengco, 127 SCRA 242 (1984)
People v. Valdez, 159 SCRA 153 (1988)
People v. Escober, 157 SCRA 541 (1988)
People v. Elijorde, 306 SCRA 188 (1999)
People v. Fabro, 325 SCRA 285 (2000)
People v. Bello, 428 SCRA 388 (20.04) Li v.
People, 427 SCRA 217 (2001) People v.
Bagano, 375 SCRA 470 (2002) People v.
Bangcado, 346 SCRA 189 (2000) People v.
Ramos, 427 SCRA 299 (2004)

4. Attempt
RPC, Art. 6

CASES:
People v. Lamahang, 61 Phil 703 (1935)
People v. Dio, 130 SCRA 151 (1984)
People v. Trinidad, 169 SCRA 51 (1989)
People v. Campuhan, 329 SCRA 270 (2000)
People v. Listerio, 335 SCRA 40 (2000)

5 . Frustration
RPC, Art.6

CASES:
People v. Erinia, 50 Ph: ; !. 998 (1927)
People v. O-.i'La, -184 SCRA 105 (1990)
People v. Caballero, 400 SCRA 424 (2003)

6 . Consummation
RPC, Art. 6

CASES:
US v. Adiao, 38 Phil 754 4 (1955)
People v. Hernandez, 49 Phil 980 (1925)

D. Classification of Felonies

1. Grave
'2. Less Grave
3. Light Felonies
RPC, Art. 9
RPC, Art. 7
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11 1 . CRIMINAL LIABILITY

A. How incurred

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 1. Commission of felony
1. Wrongful act different from what was intended
2. Impossible crimes
RPC, Art. 4

CASES:
U rba no v. IAC, 157 SCRA 1 ( 1998)
Intod v. CA, 215 SCRA 52 (1992)
Quinto vs. Andres, 453 SCRA 511 (2005)
People v. Valledor, 383 SCRA 653 (2001)

B. Circumstances affecting criminal liability

1. Justifying circumstances
RPC, Art. 11

SELF-DEFENSE, DEFENSE OF RELATIVES AND STRANGERS,

DEFENSE OF PROPERTY, DEFENSE OF REPUTATION

R.A. 9262 (27 March 2004) Sections 3 & 26 in relation to People

v. Genosa, 419 SCRA 537 (2004)

CASES:
People v. Narvaez, 121 SCRA 389 (1983)
People v. Bohol st-Ca ba I lero, 61 SCRA 180 (1974)
People v. Alconga, 78 Phil 366 (1947)
People v- Sumicad, 56 Phil 643 (1932)
People v. Luague, 62 Phil 504 (1935)
People v. Dela Cruz, 61 Phil 344 (1935)
People v. Jaurigue, 76 Phil. 174 (1946) U~
v. Bumanglang, 14 Phil. 644 (1909) Toledo v.
People, 439 SCRA 94 (2004) People vs.
EnIfectana 381 SCRA 359 (2002) Cano v.
People 413 SCRA 92 (2003) Balunueco v. CA,
401 SCRA 76
People v. Dijan, 383 SCRA 15 (2002)

STATE OF NECESSITY (AVOIDANCE OF GREATER EVIL)

People v. Ricohermoso, 56 SCRA. 431 (1974)

Ty v. People, 439 SCRA 220 (2004)

FULFILLMENT OF DUTY OR LAWFUL EXERCISE OF RIGHT

Civil (.ode, Art. 429

CASES:
People v. Deli a, 46 Phil 738 (1922)
People v. Oanis, 74 Phil 257 (1943)
Pomoy v. People, 439 SCRA 439 (2004)
 People v. Ulep, 340 SCRA 688 (2000)

OBEDIENCE TO SUPERIOR ORDER

CASES:
People v. Beronilla, 96 Phil 566 (1955)
Tabuena v. Sandiaanbayan, 268 SCRA 332 (1997)

2. Exempting Circumstances
RPC, Art. 12

INSANITY AND IMBECILITY

CASES:
In Re: M'Naghten, 8 Eng. Rep. 718 11

(reserve section Library)

People v. Tabugoca, 285 SCRA 312 (1998)
People v. Madarang, 332 SCRA 99 (2000)
People v. Bonoan, 64 Phil 87 (1937)
People v. Taneo, 58 Phil 255 (1933)
People v. Formigones, 87 Phil 658 (1950)
People v. Valledor, 383 SCRA 653 (2002)

MINORITY

R.A. 9344 Sec. 6 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006)

RPC, Art. 80
Pres. Dec. No. 603, Arts. 189 et seq.
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ule on Commitment of Children No. 02-1-19-SC)
Rule on Juveniles in Conflict with Law (A.M. No. 02-1-18-SC)

CASE:
People v. Doquena, 68 Phi: 580 (1939)
Jose v. People, 448 SCRA 116(2005)
Llane v. People, 438 SCRA 376 (200,S)

e. ACCIDENT

US v. Tanedo, 15 Phil. 196 (1910)

People v. Bindoy, 56 Phil 15 (1931)
People v. Concepcion, 386 SCRA 74 (2002)
People v. Agliday, 367 SCRA 273 (2001)

IRRESISTIBLE FORCE-IFUNCONTROLLABLE FEAR

People v. Using, 285 SCRA 595 (1998)

People v. Elicanal, 35 Phil 209 (1916) US
v. Caballeros, 4 Phil 350 (1905)
 People v. Fronda, 222 SCRA 71 (1993)
Ty v. People 439 SCRA 220 (2004)

INSUPERABLE OR LAWFUL CAUSES

US v. Vincentillo, 19 Phil 118 (1911)

People v. Bandian, 63 Phil 530 (1936)
People v. Ventura, 433 SCRA 389

3. Mitiaatina Circumstances
RPC, Art. 13

INCOMPLETE JUSTIFICATION/EXEMPTION
UNDER 18 OR OVER 70 YEARS OF AGE
NO INTENTION TO COMMIT SO GRAVE A WRONG

CASES:
People v. Ural, 56 SCRA 138 (1974)
People v. Amit, 32 SCRA 95 (1970) People
v. Regato, 127 SCRS 287 (1984) People
v. Collet, 382 SCRA 43 (2002)

SUFFICIENT PROVOCATION OR THREAT

People v. Pagal, 79 SCRA 570 (1977)

Romero v. People 434 SCRA 467 (2004)
''`DIP i -J C,
ATE VF DILATION OF A GRAVE OFFENSE

US v',Ampar, 37 Phil 201 (1917) People

v. Parana, 64 Phil 331 (1937) People v.
Diokno, 63 Phil 601 (1935) People v.
Torpio, 431 SCRA 9 (2004)

PASSION OR OBFUSCATION

People v. Muit, 117 SCRA 696 (1982)

US v. Hicks, 14 Phil 217 (1909)
US v. Dela Cruz, 22 Phil. 429 (1912)
People v. Germina, 290 SCRA 146 (1998)
People v. Gonzalez, 359 SCRA 352 (2001)
People v. Lab-eo, 373 SCRA 461 (2002)
People v. Bates, 400 SCRA 95 (2003)
 VOLUNTARY SURRENDER

CASES:
People v. Coronet, 17 SCRA 509 (1966)
People v. Pinta, 318 SCRA 270 (1999)
People v. Amaguin, 229 SCRA 166 (1994)
People v. Dulos, 237 SCRA 141 (1994)
Andrade v. People, 452 SCRA 685 (2005).

PLEA OF GUILT

People v. Crisostomo, 160 SCRA 47 (1988)

People v. Jose. et al., 37 SCRA 450 (1971)
People v. Montinola, 360 SCRA 631 (2001)
People v. Dawaton, 389 SCRA 277 (2002)

PHYSICAL DEFECTS
ILLNESS

f.'JALOGOUS MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES

4. Aggravating
Circumstances
RPC, Art. 14

CASES:
People v. Antonio, 393 SCRA 169 (2002)
People v. Sueia, 373 SCRA 163 (2002)
People v. Mendoza, 327 SCRA 695 (2000)

ADVANTAGE O F PUBLIC OFFICE

RPC, Ark. 19(3)

CASES:
People v. Capalac, 1117 SCRA 874 (1082))
People v. Gapasin, 231 SCRA 728 (1994)
People v. Villamor, 373 SCRA 254 (2002)
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IN CONTEMPT OF OR WITH INSULT TO PUBLIC AUTHORITIES

VVITH INSULT OR LACK OF REGARD DUE TO OFFENDED PARTY By
RTHASON OF RANK, AGE, OR SEX
DWELLING

People v. Rodil, 109 SCRA 308 (1981)

People v. Daniel, 86 SCRA 511 (1978)
People v. Bahez-, 301 SCRA 248 (1999)
People v. Lapaz, 171 SCRA 539 (1989)
People v. Taboga, 376 SCRA 500 (2002)
People v. De8Mesa, 354 SCRA A \ 397 (2001)
 People v. Montinola, 360 SCRA 631 (2001)
People v. Tano, 331 SCRA 448 (2000)
People v. Rios, 333 SCRA 823 (2000) People
v. Arizobal, 348 SCRA 143 (2000)

ABUSE OF CONFIDENCE AND OBVIOUS UNGRATEFULNESS

People v. Mandolado, 123 SCRA 128 (1983)

People v. Arrojado, 350 SCRA 679 (2001)

CC-\ZI1'y4,E IN PALACE OR IN PRESENCE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

NIGHTTIME, UNINHABITED PLACE OR WITH A BAND
RPC, Art. 296

CASES:
People v. Jose, supra
People v. Desalisa, 229 SCRA 35 (1994)
People v. Silva, 387 SCRA 77 (2002)
Peoplev. Ancheta, 431 SCRA 42 (2004)
People v. Librando, 335 SCRA 232 (2000)

ON OCCASION OF A CALAMITY
AID OR ARMED MEN OR MEANS TO ENSURE IMPUNITY
RECIDIVISM
RPC, Art. 160

CASE:
People v. Molina, 336 SCRA 400 (2000)
People v. Dacillo, 427 SCRA 528 (2004)

R'-HiTERACION OR HABITUALITY
RPC, Arts, 62(5), 160

CASE:
People v. Gaorana, 289 SCRA 652 (1998)
People v. Villapando, 178 SCRA 341 (1989)
People v. Cajara, 341 SCRA 192 (2000)

PR!CE. REWARD OR PROMISE

INUNDATION, FIRE, POISON
EVIDENT PREMEDITATION

People v. Bibat, 290 SCRA 27 (1998)

People v. Lug-aw, 229 SCRA 308 (1994)
People v. Camilet, 142 SCRA 402 (1986)
People v. llaoa, 233 SCRA 231 (1994)
People v. Mondijar, 392 SCRA 356 (2002)
People v. Torpio, supra
People v. Bernal, 388 SCRA 211 (2002)
People v. Biso, 400 SCRA 483 (2003)

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 CRAFT, FRAUD OR DISGUISE

People v. Marquez, 117 SCRA 165 (1982)

People v. Empacis, 222 SCRA 59 (1993)
People v. Labuguen, 337 SCRA 488 (2000)

SUPERIOR STRENGTH OR MEANS TO WEAKEN DEFENSE

People v. Cabato, 160 SCRA 98 (1988)

People v. Ruelan, 231 SCRA 650 (1994)
People v. Padilla, 233 SCRA 46 (1994)
People v. Lobrigas, 394 SCRA 1-170 (2002'
Pcople v. Barcelon, 389 SCRA 556 (2002)
People v. Sansaet, 376 SCRA 426 (2002)
People v. Ventura, 433 SCRA 389 (2004)

TREACHERY

People v. Castillo, 289 SCRA 213 (1998)

People v. Sangalang, 58 SCRA 737 (1974)
People v. Gutierrez, 158 SCRA 614 91988)
People v. Verchez, 233 SCRA 174 (1994)
People v. Rendaie, 344 SCRA -1-38 (2000)
People v. Um3yam, 381 SCRA 323 (2002)
People v. Piedad, 30,3 SCRA 488 (2002)
People v. Dumadag, 431 SCRA 65 (2004)

IGNOMINY

People v. Siao, 327 SCRA 231 (2000) People

v. Cachola, 420 SCRA 520 (2004; People v.
Bumidang, 346 SCRA 807 (2000)

U N L A " . " . f F U L E N T R Y People v. Baello, 224 SCRA

218 (1993)

BREAKING WALL, FLOOR, ROOF

WITH AID OF PERSONS UNDER 15 OR BY MOTOR VEHICLE
CRUELTY

People v. Lacao, 60 SCRA 89 (1974)

People v. llaoa, supra
People v. Catian, 374 SCRA 514 (2002),
People v. Guerrero, 389 SCRA 389 (2002)

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SPECIAL AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE / QUALIFYING

RPC, Art. 266-B

PD 1866 as amended by R.A. 8294 (06 July 1997)

CASE:

k' )2000
People v. Balgos, 323 SCRA 3 2
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People vs Ladjaalam, 340 SCRA 617 (2000)
5. Alternative Circumstances
RPC, Art. 15
RELATIONSHIP
CASE:
People v. Atop, 286 SCRA 157 (1998)
People v. Marcos, 349 SCRA 537 (2001)

INTOXICATION

People v. Renejane, 158 SCRA 258 (1988)

People v. Camano, 115 SCRA 688 (1982)

DEGREE OF INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION

6. Absolutory Causes and Other Special Situations

a. Entrapment and Instigation

People v. Lua Chu, 66 Phil. 44 (1931)

Araneta v. CA, 142 SCRA 532 (1986)
People v. Pacis, 384 SCRA 684 (2002)

a. Effect of Pardon
RPC, Art. 23
Rep. Act No. 8353

b. Absolutory Causes
RPC, Arts. 6(3), 7, 20, 16, 247, 280, 332 344

a. Acts not covered by law and in case of excess i ve punishment

RPC, Art. 5

CASE:
People v. Veneracion, 249 SCRA 244 (1995)
IV. PERSONS CRIMINALLY LIABLE

A. in Grave and Less Grave Felonies

1. Principals
RPC, Art. 17

a. by direct participation

CASES:
People v. Nunag, 173 SCRA 274 (1989)
People v. Dela ' Cerna, 21 SCRA 569 (1967)
People v. Dacillo, 427 SCRA 528 (2004)

b. by induction

People v. Dela Cruz, 97 SCRA 385 (1980)

US v. Indianan, 24 Phil. 203 (1913)

c. b y i n d i s p e n s a b l e c o o p e r at i o n People v.

Montealegre, 1611 SCRA 700 (1988)

2. Accomplices
RPC, Art. 18

CASES:
People v. Mandolado, supra
People v. Doctolero. 193 SCRA 632 {1991)
People v. Roche, 330 SCRA 91 (2000)
People v. Pilola, 405 SCRA134
People v. Garcia, 373 SCRA 134 (2002')
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3. Accessories
RPC, Arts. 1n.
Presidential Decree No. 1612

CASE:
People v. Talingdan, 84 SCRA 19 (1978)
People v. To!entinc), 380 SCRA 171 (2002)
People v. Mariano, 347 SCRA 109 (2000)

B. In Light Felonies

V. PENALTIES LTIES

A. General. Principles

1. No ex post facto laws and other Constitutional prohibitions

RPC, Art. 21
 Constitution (1987), Art. 111, Secs. 18(1) & (2), 19(1), 20, 22

CASES:
In Re: Kay Villegas Kami, 35 SCRA 429 (1970)
People v. Ferrer, 48 SCRA 382 (1972)
People v. Bracamonte, 257 SCRA 380
People v. Valdez, 304 SCRA 611 (11999)

2. Prospectivity; Exception
RPC, Arts. 21, 22
Civil Code, Art. 4

CASES:
People v. Gallo, 315 SCRA 461 0999)
People,,,-. Patalin, 311 SCRA 18-t (1999)

3. Effect of Repeal of Penal Laws

a. With reenactment
b. Without reenactment

CASE:
People v. Pimentel, supra

B. Penalties which may be imposed

RPC, Art. 25

1. Principal Penalties
2. Accessory Penalties

C. Spccg`ic Principal and Accessory Pen: hies

1. Capital Punishment
Republic Act No. 9 13-.0 ~,-;ng, the imposition oft de-ath penalry"
Republic Act No. 7659
Republic Act No. 8177 and Implementing Rules a,-i.d Reg-ilations
Constitution (1987), Art. III, Sec. 19
RPC, Arts. 40, 47, 81-85

CASES:
People v. Echegaray, 257 SCRA 5,51 (11996)
Echegaray v. Secretary of justice, G.R. No. 132601,
Resolution dated 4 and 19 January 1999
301 SCRA 96
People v. Esparas, et al. 260 SCRA 539 (1996)
People v. Munoz, 170 SCRA 107 (1989)

2. Afflictive Penalties
RPC, Arts. 27, 41-42

a. Reclusion Perpetua

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 i. As Indivisible Penalty

CASE:
People v. Gatward, 267 SCRA 785 (1997)
People v. Ramirez, 356 SCRA 595 (2001)

ii. Di s ti ng ui s h f r o m L i fe I mp r i so nm e n t

People v. Ballabare, 264 SCRA 350 (1996)

b. Reclusion Temporal
c. Prision Mayor

3. Correctional Penalties

a. Prision Correcciona!
a. Arresto Mayor
RPC, Arts. 27, 39, 43, 44

4. Light Penalties

a. Arresto Menor
b. Public Censure
RPC, Arts. 27, 39, 44

5. Fc!nal'tles common to afflictive, correctional and light penalties

a. Fine
b. Bond, to ke=p the peace RPC,
Arts. 25, 26, 35, 66

C. Accessory Penalties
RFC, Arls. 41-45
cr Temporary Absolute Disqualification;
2. Perpetual or Temporary Special Disqualification;
from Public Office, t y re Fight to Vote and be Voted for, t
' ;z? Right to Practice a Profession or Calling;
4. Civil Interdiction;
5. 1.-d mnh-tcat on or Confiscation oflnstruments or Proceeds of the
.-e . -anon
Offense
6. Payment of Costs

D. Measures Not Considered Penalty

RP""', Art. 24
Family Code, Art. 228-229

E. Application and Computation of Penalties

1. Generally

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 RPC, Arts. 28, 29, 46

CASE:
People v. Formigones, 87 Phil. 658 (1950)

2. Principals, Accomplices and Accessories in Consummated,

Frustrated and Attempted Felonies
RPC, Arts. 46, 50-57, 60-61

CASE:
People v. Campuhan, supra

2. Effects of Mitigating and Aggravating Circumstances

RPC, Arts. 62-64, 67, 69
CASE:
Lacanilao v. CA, 162 SCRA 563 (1988)
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F. Special Rules

1. Complex Crimes
RPC, Art. 48
CASES:
People v. Escober, supra
People v. Hernandez, 99 Phil. 515 (1,9561.
People v. Geronimo, 100 Phil. 99 (1956)
Ponce Enrile v. Salazar, 186 SCRA 217 (1990)
People v. Tol~ng, 62 SCRA 17 (1975)
!`J`onteverda. v. People, 387 SCRA 196 (2002)
People v. Gonzalez, 359 SCRA 362 (20011)
-People v. Comadre, 431 SCRA 366 (2004)
People v. Delos Santos, 355 SCRA 415 (2001)
People v. Velasquez, 345 SCRA 728 (2000)

2. Special Complex Crimes

People v. Fabon, 328 SCRA 302 (2000)

People v. Empante, 306 SCRA 251 (1999)

3. Crime different from that intended

RPC, Art. 49

4. Impossible Crimes
RPC, Arts. 4(2), 59

5. Additional penalty for certain accessories

RPC, Art. 58

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 6. Where the offender is below 18 years old
RPC, Art. 68
Presidential decree No. 603, Art. 192

7. The Three-Fold Rule

RPC, Art. 70

CASE:
Mejorada v. Sandiganbayan, 151 SCRA 339 (1987)

8. Where the penalty is composed of three periods

RPC, Art. 65

G. The Indeterminate Sentence Law

Act No. 4103
RPC, Art. 64

CASES:
Dela Cruz v. CA, 265 SCRA 299 (1996)
People v. Campuhan, supra
People v. Saley, supra

Execution and Service of Penalties

1. Execution of Penalties
RPC, Arts. 78, 86-88
Rules and Regulations to Implement RA No. 8177
In the Matter of the Petition for Habeas Corpus
of Pete C. Lagran, 363 SCRA 275 (2001)

2. E f f e c t s o f P r o b a t i o n L a w Presidential
Decree No. 968 (as amended)

CASES:,
Llamado v. CA, 174 SCRA 566 (1989)
Baia v. I'vIlartinez, 181 SCRA 459 (1990)
S
algado v. CA, 189 SCRA 304 (1990)
Office of the Court Administrator v. Librado,
260 SCRA 625 (1996)

3. Suspension ins of Insanity or Minority

Republic Act No. 9344
RPC, Art. 79
Presidential Decree no. 603, Arts. 189-204
Rule on Juveniles in Conflict with the Law, Sec. 32

V1. EX7NCTICN OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

A. Total Extinction
RPC, Arts. 89-93, 36

CASES:

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 Monsanto v. Factoran, 170 SCRA 190 (1989)
Presidential Ad Hoc Fact-Finding Committee on
Behest Loans v. Desierto, 363 SCRA 489 (2001)
People v. Abungan, 341 SCRA 258 (2000)
Recebido v. People, 346 SCRA 881 (2000)
Del Castillo v. Torrecampo, 394 SCRA 221 (2002)
People v. Patricia 341 SCRA 464 (2000)

B. Partial Extinction RPC,

Arts. 94-99

Vla. CIVIL LIABILITY ARISING FROM A FELONY

A. General Rule
RPC, Art. 100
Civil Code, Arts. 20, 1161, 2176, 2177
2000 Rules on Criminal Procedure, Rule 111

CASES-
Quinto v. Andres, supra
Chua v. CA 443 SCRA 142 (2004)
Basilio v. CA, 328 SCRA 341 (2000)
Philippine Rabbit v. People 427 SCRA 526 (2004)

B. Special Cases

1. Imbecility and those Over 9 and Under 15 Years of Age

Insanity,

1. State of Necessity
2. Irresistible Force, Uncontrollable Fear of Greater or Equal Injury
RPC, Art. 101
3. Innkeepers and Similar Persons
RPC, Art. 102
4. Subsidiary Liability of Other Persons
RPC, Art. 103

CASE.
Carpio v. Doroja, 180 SCRA 1 (1989)

C. What Civil Liability Includes

RPC, Arts. 104-108

D. Persons Civilly Liable

RPC, Arts. 108-111

E. Extinction of Civil Liability

RPC, Arts. 112-113
Civil Code, Art. 12331

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