CRIMINAL LAW 2

2 Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

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COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course covers thorough analysis on elements of crimes under different titles and its
amendments and applicability in the administration of justice with emphasis on recent
principles of law, jurisprudence and special laws while recognizing the fundamental rights of
a person as provided in the Constitution, Revised Penal Code and other relevant statutes.

CRIMES AND PENALTIES (Revised Penal Code)

Book 2 (Articles 114-367)

TITLE ARTICLES
COVERED
1) Crimes Against National Security and the Law of Nations Art. 114 – Art. 123
2) Crimes Against the Fundamental Law of the State Art. 124 – Art. 133
3) Crimes Against Public Order Art. 134 – Art. 160
4) Crimes Against Public Interest Art. 161 – Art. 189
5) Crimes Against Public Morals Art. 195 – Art. 202
6) Crimes Committed by Public Officers Art. 203 – Art. 245
7) Crimes Against Persons Art. 246 – Art. 266-D
8) Crimes Against Personal Liberty and Security Art. 267 – Art. 292
9) Crimes Against Property Art. 293 – Art. 332
10) Crimes Against Chastity Art. 333 – Art. 346
11) Crimes Against the Civil Status of Persons Art. 347 – Art. 352
12) Crimes Against Honor Art. 353 – Art. 364
13) Quasi-offenses Art. 365

SPECIAL PENAL LAWS

1) Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (Secs. 3[a-c], 4 and 5, R.A. No. 9775)
2) Anti-Fencing Law of 1979 (Secs. 2 to 6, P.D. No. 1612)
3) Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (R.A. No. 3019, as amended by R.A. No. 3047,
P.D. No. 677, P.D. No. 1288, B.P. Blg. 195 and R.A. No. 10910)
4) Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 (R.A. No. 8049, as amended by R.A. No. 11053)
5) Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (R.A. No. 9160)
6) Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (Secs. 3 and 4, R.A. No. 9995)
7) Anti-Torture Act of 2009 (Secs. 3 [a, b], 4 and 5, R.A. No. 9745)
8) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (Secs. 3 to 12, R.A. No. 9208)
9) Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (Secs. 3, 5 and 26,
R.A. No. 9262)
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 10) Anti-Wire Tapping Act (Secs. 1 to 4, R.A. No. 4200)
11) Bouncing Checks Law (B.P. Blg. 22)
12) Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (R.A. No. 9165 as amended by R.A.
No. 10640)
13) Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10175)
14) New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016 (Secs. 3 to 4, R.A. No. 10883)
15) Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
(R.A. No. 7610)
16) Safe Spaces Act (R.A. No. 11313)
17) Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (R.A. No. 9344 as amended by R.A. No.
10630)
18) Presidential Decree No. 1563 (Mendicancy Law of 1978)

NOTES AND REMINDERS

1) The class shall elect a BEADLE assigned to be the point person of the class and shall
provide oversight in ensuring that all his/her classmates are compliant with class
requirements. He/she shall be the only person responsible to contact the instructor for
any related concerns. At the end of the semester, the Beadle shall receive special
additional points for his/her service.
2) Every student is required to submit a 3x5 index card on February 3, 2024 with a 1x1
size picture on the upper right side of the card. The class Beadle shall be responsible in
making sure that ALL students have complied with this requirement. Write the
following details:
• First line: FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME.
• Second line: Year, Section, and Schedule
• Third line: Expected final grade
• Third line: Motto in life/life statement
3) Attendance in class is required. A student must inform the Beadle beforehand should
he/she be absent in one particular class meeting to be considered as “Excused.” Failure
to inform the Beadle prior his/her absence shall be automatically considered “Absent.”
4) The teaching methods shall consist of class discussions, graded recitations, quizzes,
case digests, and group activities.
5) Quizzes and/or recitations shall be conducted every meeting.
6) All forms of cheating or dishonesty shall be punishable.
7) The grades shall be computed as follows:

GRADING SYSTEM
Attendance 10%
Quizzes/Written Works 20%
Recitations/Class Activity 20%
Midterm Examination 25%
Final Examination 25%

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