July 26, 2017

CLJ1
Short Quiz
Jose Maria College

1.) Explain the Latin Maxim nullum crimen , nulla poena sine lege (10 pts)
2.) President Donald Trump went to the Philippines on a state visit, and upon landing in Manila,
the first thing he did was to molest somebody. Can he be accused of acts of lasciviousness
or rape? Explain. (Clue: under GENERALITY PRINCIPLE) (10 pts)
3.) What are felonies? (10pts)
4.) Can a person be held criminally liable under the Revised Penal Code even if he has no
criminal intent? Explain. (10 pts)
5.) Distinguish mala in se vs. mala prohibita. (10 pts)

BONUS: When was the Revised Penal Code took effect? (If you only state the year, it is still
acceptable)

July 26, 2017

CLJ1
Short Quiz
Jose Maria College

1.) Explain the Latin Maxim nullum crimen , nulla poena sine lege (10 pts)
2.) President Donald Trump went to the Philippines on a state visit, and upon landing in Manila,
the first thing he did was to molest somebody. Can he be accused of acts of lasciviousness
or rape? Explain. (Clue: under GENERALITY PRINCIPLE) (10 pts)
3.) What are felonies? (10pts)
4.) Can a person be held criminally liable under the Revised Penal Code even if he has no
criminal intent? Explain. (10 pts)
5.) Distinguish mala in se vs. mala prohibita. (10 pts)

BONUS: When was the Revised Penal Code took effect? (If you only state the year, it is still
acceptable)