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ARC’s 2023 CLE Memory Aid
(CRIMINAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE)
(CRIMINAL LAW & JURISPRUDENCE:
PART 1
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Under the Rules on Criminal Procedure, the two-witness rule in
effecting a search warrant applies orly in the absence ofthe
lawful occupant of the house or any member of his
family
‘The legal method prescribed by law for the apprehension and
prosecution of a person who committed an offense and his
Punishment in case of conviction is called — criminal
procedure
‘The prosecution of criminal action either commenced by
complaint or by information shall be under the direction and
control of the ~ public prosecutor
At the arraignment, the accused may be allowed by the trial
court to plead guilty to a lesser offense which is necessarily
induded in the offense charged with the prier express consent
of - the public prosecutor and the offended party
Under the law, an offense involving violation of RA 9165, is
within the exclusive jurisdiction of the ~ Regional Trial Court
‘The validity ofa search warrant expires - after 10 days from
date of issue
‘An appeal shall be taken by the accused to the appropriate
court or tribunal in the manner prescribed by law and the rules.
within - 15 days from the promulgation or notice of the
judgment
‘A competent cout may validly exercise its criminal jurisdiction
over a particular case only if thas ~
‘© acquired jurisdicton over the subject matter
‘+ acquired jurisdicton over the territory where the offence
was committed
‘© acquired jurisdicton over the person of theaccused
‘The execution of warrant of arrest shall be made by the
arresting officer - within 10 days from receipt of the
warrant
What law esablished the Katarungeng Pambarangay? PD 1508
Subject matter of Pre-Trial
‘© plea bargaining;
‘© stipulation of facts;
‘© marking for Identincation of evidence of the parties;
‘© waiver of objections to admissibility of evidence;
‘© modification ofthe order of tral ifthe accused admits the
charge but interposes a lawful defense; and
‘© such matters as will promote a fair and expeditious trial
Of the criminal and chill aspects of the case.
Under what circumstances a search warrant may not be
served?
During night time
Extrajudicial confession: when admissible
© Inwriting
‘© Signed by person
© Presence of
© hiscoursel, or
Parents
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© Municipal judge
© District schoo! supervsor
© Prest or minster
“Fruit of the poisonous tree” is @ doctrine in evidence wich
that the evidence obtained is - inadmissible
Evidence on this matter shall never be alloned except when it
tends to establish probability of the facts in issue ~ collateral
matter
In the hearing of quasi-judidal bodies, evidence needed to
establish a fact should be - Substantial
Evidence, if it has such a relation to the fact hy issue is
considered -Relevant
Under the mules of court, photocopies signed individually are
referred considered ~ Duplicate
What is known as the means of ascertaning in a judicial
proceeding the truth regarding a matter of fact? Evidence
). Evidence addressed to the senses of the court which maybe
viewed or exhibted are considered - Object Evidence
|. Under the rules on evidence, in ordinary course of business,
fone being copied from the other act or near the time of
transaction is considered - Original
- What is the rule that states thet no evidence shall be admissible
tier than the original document? Best Evidence Rule
- Models, maps, charts and demonstrations, under the rules of
evidence, are considered. Demonstrative evidence
- Evidence which s sufficient to prove an issue uniess overcome
or rebutted by other evidence is called - Prima-facie
5. Admission made by a party regarding another case net subject
ofthe trial is called - extra-judicial admission
5. What kind of evidence is given by a witness who states that he
does nat krow whether a fact did or did not occur? Negative
/. Evidence which aside from being relevant affects the issue In
important and substantial matter. MATERTAL
. Evidence which is allowed to be introduced since it is not
excluded by the rule or law is considered as ~ Competent
What is the kind of evidence that is given by a person of
specialzed knowledge? Expert
Evidence which cannot be overcome or rebutted is known as
Conclusive
Those evidence obtained in violation ofa person's constitutional
rights are called by the rule on evidence as ~ Exclusionary
rule
The ctiginal of @ photograph presented as 2 documentary
evidence is called ~ negative
‘An admission made by a party in the course of the court
proceeding of the case is called - Judicial admission
}. Under what thecry of criminal law carries the system that cime
Is considered as essentially asocial and natural phenomenon
and as such cannot be treated and checked by the application
of abstract principle of law and jurisprudence, nor by the
lmposition of @ punishment, but rather through the
enforcement of individual measures? Positivist or realistic
theory
Criminal law should be obligatory upen all persons residing
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36, Penal laws do not have retvoactve effect, except in cases where
they favor the accused charged wth felony and who are not
habitual criminals. This refers to its characteristic called —
Irretrospectivity or Prospectivity
The applicablity of penal laws subjecting 2 person to
Punishment crimes committed within the Philippine territory,
extending to the twevve-mile limits from the headlands refers
to ts—Territoriality
What rule applies with respect to the jurisdiction to try crimes,
committed on board of foreign vessels while found within
another countrys teritoral boundaries, do not affect the
tranquility, peace and security of such State, or when is safety
isnotendangered, these offenses are triable in the courts of the
country represented by the flag of such foreign vessel?
Nationality theory (French Rule)
If crime is comitted on boar¢ a foreign merchant vessel wile
ina foreign port, save in cases covered by treaty agreements,
are subject to the jurisdiction of the local courts unless they
affect only the vessel or those belonging to her and do not
involve the dignity of the host country or the tranqulty of the
latter's port, then, what rule should apply? Theory on
Territoriality (English Rule)
Law control: social actions. What do you call those crimes
committed against the society, which produce direct damage or
prejudice commen toll its members. Public crimes
‘The violations of laws are committed against an individual, but
which do net praduce danger or prejudice common to other
members of society are called - Private crimes
Offences of serious character in thet effect on socety as tocall
for the practically unanimaus condemnation cf its membersare
considered - Mala in se
What are called infraction: of rules of converience dedigned to
secure a more orderly regulation of the affairs of society? Mala
prohibita
‘Those acts and omissions committed not only by means of
deceit, but also by means of faut and are purishable by law are
caled —Felonies
|. Whenever the offender commences the commission of @ crime
directly by overt acts but does not perform all the acts of
execution which should praduce the felony asa consequence by
reason of come cause of accident other than hie own
spontaneous desistance, the stage ofthe criminal action is with
in ts ~ Attempted felony
When the offender performs all the ads of execution which
would produce the felony 2s a consequence but which,
nevertheless, do not produce it by reason of causes
independent of the will of the perpetrator, the stage of the
criminal action is within its ~ Frustrated felony
When the offender performs allthe ects cf execution from which
the intended crime actually result, the stage of criminal acion
is wth in its ~ Consummated felony
Incriminal law, what ae the circumstances wherein the acts of
the person are in accerdance wih the law and, hence, he incurs
no criminal and civil liability? Justifying circumstances
‘Those wherein there is an absence in the agent of the crime,
any ofall the conditions that would make an act voluntary and
although there is no criminal liability, there is civil liability.
Exempting circumstances
In crimnal law, what are the circumstances where those that
have the effect of reducing the penalty because there is
diminution cf any the elements of dolo or culpa, which makes
the voluntary or because of the lesser perversity of the
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the neture and effects of the cime and other condltions
attending its commission are called - Alternative
circumstances
In criminal law, what are the ciraumstances which serve to
increase the penalty without exceeding the maximum provided
by the law because of the greater perversity of the offender as
by the motivating power of the commission of the crime, the
time and place of its commission, the means employed or the
personal circumstances of the offender? Aggravating
circumstances
What situation takes place when 2 peace officer induces a
person to commit a crime; without the inducement, the cime
Would not be committed? Instigation
‘This signifies the ways and mean devised by a peace officer to
apprehend a person who has committed a crime; with our
without the sald devise or means and devse, the crime has
already been committed. This refers to - Entrapment
ne of the following situation, to be appreciated as mitigating,
it must be made to a person in authority or his agent; it may be
present if after the iesuance of @ warrant of arrest, but before
adual arrestis made, Voluntary surrender
. A case of at least two convictions and itis a form of pluralty of
crimes like reiteration, habitual delinquency; that the first
conviction must be fhial judgment and must take place prior to
the second conviction, and the subsequent conviction should be
for an offense committed before the commission of the offense
inthe prior conviction. This is a case of — Recidivism
What kind of aggravating circumstances must be essential that
the offender be previously punished, that is, he has served the
ssentence for an offense in which the law attaches, or provides
for an equal or greater penalty than that attached by law to the
second offence, of for two or more offenses, in which the law
attaches a lighter penalty? Habitual or reiteration
What kind of aggravating circumstances is present when a
person commits any of the crimes against person, employing
such means, methods or forms in the execution thereof which
tend directly and specially to ensure its execution, without risk
to himself arising from the defense which the offended party
might make? Treachery
‘Among the persons who are criminally liable, those who take
direct part in the executon of the act; who directly force or
Induce another to commit it; and those who cooperete in the
commission of the offense by another act without which it
would not have been accomplished are considered —
Principals
‘A person whenever, having knowledge of the commission of the
crime, witout having participated therein, tates part
subsequent to its commission, either by profiting themselves
are assisting the offenders to profit by the effects of the crime;
by concealing or destroying the body of the crime or assisting
the escape of the principal, is considered as ~ Accessories
. In its juridical sohere, it means by the suffering undergone,
because of the action of the society, by one who commits &
crime, hence, it can only be imposed after conviction in a
criminal action, What is being defied? Punishment
What is the kind of Executive Clemency that wipes away the
‘uilt of the convicted person, subject to three limitations to be
executed by the President? Pardon
). What Is the kind of Executive Clemency whereby the execution
of penalty is suspended? Reprieve
When the penaty imposed by the court upon an offender is
reduced to a lighter one, it is callec - Commutation ofCais)
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penalty imposed upon the offender for the cormmission of a
crime is more then twelve years imprisonment is referred to as
= Civil Interdiction
Tt is one, which, under the law existing at the time of its
commission and at the time of the applcation to be admitted
to bail, may be punished by death, although a lower penalty
then death maybe imposed after conviction. This is referred to
as ~ Capital offense
It one for which the law imposes a single punishment for
vatious offenses. It is committed in either of two ways; when a
single act constitutes two or more grave or less grave offenses;
or when an offense is a necessary means for committing
another. This is referred to as - Complex crime
What kind of crime is committed by a person who performs an
act which would be an offense against persons or property,
where itnot forthe inherent impossbily ofits accomplishment
or on account of the employment of inadequate or ineffecual
means? Impossible crime
What is called the forfeiture or loss of the right ofthe state to
prosecute the offender after the lapse ofa certain time fixed by
law? Prescription of crime
What is called the loss of forfeture of the right of the
government to execute the final sentence after the lapse of a
certain time fixed by law? Prescription of penalty
‘The mercy extended by the Chief Executive to 2 person
sentenced for an offense whereby the persnal effects ofthe
penalty are suspended subject to certain condition is called —
Conditional pardon
‘A dispesition under which a defendant after convicion and
sentence is released subject to the conditions imposed by the
Court subjectto supervision is known as ~ Probation
What is being determined on the basis of the damages
sustained by the injured party and also those suffered by his
family or by third persons, and are generally granted to cases
of crimes against persons? Indemnification
What is granted in connection of crimes against property, and
is limited to prejudice that the injured party suffered?
Reparation
This case may arise where the erminl action 's suspended
instead until the temination of the civil or administrative
proceeding; thatt must be determinative ofthe case before the
court; and jurisdiction to try the case must be lodged in another
tribunal, Which among the folowing is being asked?
Prejudicial question
72. What ciime is committed i one breached his or her allegiance,
which is the obligation of the fidelity and obedience ones owes
to the government, or sovereign under which he lives in return
the protection he or she receives? Treason
What isthe crime committed by one who, on the occasion of a
war in-which the Government is not involved, violates any of
the regulation issued by competent authority for the purpose of
enforcing neutralty? Violation of Neutrality
What is the crime committed when any publc officer or
employee who, not being thereunto authorzed by law, shall
expel any person from the Philippine Island or shall compel such
person to change his residency? Expulsion
‘The citizen intelectual or emotionally favor the enemy and
harbors sympathies or connections disloyal to his countrys,
policy or interest is @ crime known as - Adherence to the
enemy
Piracy in Art. 122 of the RPC can be committed on High Seas
‘and Philippine waters; witn the passage of PD 532, the
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the testimony wil be hearsay? a I wil ask him what Is his
relation tothe party b. Iwill ask him why heis in the vicinty of
the crime c I wil ask him why he i wiling to testify dX will
ask him if he has personal knowledge
Cerdo is a resident of Valenzuela, he committed a crime in
Manila against Jake, a resident of Caloocan. Where should the
case be fled? MANILA
In all criminal eases, accused is presumed innecent. Thus, the
prosecution has the burden of proof. Between the accused ard
the prosecution, who should present the evidence frst
PROSECUTION
except if the accused interposes justifying or exempting
‘circumstances. In which case, the DEFENSE should present
the evidence first.
). Paice Staff Sergeant Ace entored the house of another. There
Is no signange expressly prohibiting the entry thereto. Police
Officer Ace entered the louse surreptitiously. He may be liable
for the crime of violation of domicile if the owner of the house
discovered him and required him to leave but he refused to
do so.
When the killing of @ person is attended by circumstances
stated under Article 248 of Revised Penal Code, itis MURDER.
A person i¢ about to commit a crime in your presence, as a
podlice officer, what will you do to approximate course of action
todo considering the crime is not yet consummated?
ARREST THE PERSON WITHOUT WARRANT
. Paice Staff Sergeant Juan Tamad and company were patrolling.
They saw Narco, drunk and walking in a zigzag manner. They
called him up whereupon Marco ran away. They pursued him
‘and applied stop and frisk. They found a weapon. Is the stop
and frisk valid? YES.
- Violation of a penal law that forbids or commands it - CRIME
5. Lakas killed his legitimate chid less than 12 years old. What
crime is committed by Lakas? PARRICIDE
5. Testimony of child witness may be ADMISSIBLE IF THE
CHILD IS SHOWN TO BE ACOMPETENT WITNESS.
- What right will the accused iavoke if the question is directly
tackling on why he commited the crime? RIGHT TO REMAIN
SILENT
. The taking of a virgin over twelve years and under eighteen
years of age, carried out wth her consent and with ewd
designs ~ CONSENTED ABDUCTION
). The declaration of an accused acknowledging his guilt ofthe
offense charged, or of any offense necessary induded therein,
‘may be given in evidence against him - CONFESSION
‘The act, declaration or omission of a party os to a relevant
fact may be given in evidence against him - ADMISSION
Refers to something that requires no evidence to be presented
Jn court ~ JUDICIAL NOTICE:
© exstence and teritorial extent of states,
'* their political history, forms of government and symbols,
of nationality,
© the law of nations,
the law of nations,
the poltical constitution and history of the Philippines,
the offal acts of legislative,
executive and judicial departments of the Philippines,
© the lans of nature,
(¢ the measure of time, and
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neighbors’ spiritual damage or tin: 1. lving in same room
ff house, 2. appearing together in public, 3. performing
acts in sight of community which give rise to criticism and
‘general protest among nelghbers.
© Under scandalous circusmtances- act of sewal
intercourse which may be proved by circumstantial
evidence.
© Best witnesses to prove scandalous circumstances —
people in the vicinity
© When spies are employed, there is no evidence of
scandalous circumstances.
‘© Cohabiting with a woman in any other place —
scendalous circumstances: NOT necessary
‘© COHABIT - to dwell together, in the manner of husband
and wife, for some period of time, as distinguished from
‘eccasional, transient interviews for unlawful intercourse;
cohabiting for a week, month, a year or longer
|. CREME - violation of a penal law that forbids or command
PROSECUTOR - appears for the offended party in criminal
cases
In the commission of the crime, the accused did not stop and.
spontaneously desisted until he executed all his acts and did
not produce the felony. The commission of the crime is in
FRUSTRATED STAGE.
Original Document: a, The original of the document is one the
‘contents of which are the subject of inquiry. b. When
document isin two or more copies executed at or about
the same time, with identical contents, al such copies are
equally egardedas originals. c. When an entry isrepeated in
tthe regular course of business, one being copied from
another at or near the time of the transaction, all the entries
are likenise equally regarded as originals.
When the freedom of action is absent: EXEMPTING
Offer oF Evidence:
¢ TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE — at the time the witness is
called to testiy
‘© DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE - after the presentation of
a partys
testimonial evidence
‘© OBJECT EVIDENCE - after the presentation ofa party's
testimonial evidence
In all the criminal cases, Is the offended
party:
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Killing 2 minor less than 12 years old: HOMICIDE; itis the
killng of the child of tender years that makes the kiling
MURDER (Reyes, The Revised Penal Code, 16" Ed., 2006, p.
471; citing People v. Valerio, Jr, No. L-4116, February 25,
11982, 112 SCRA 231); child of tender years - below 7 years
old (The second paragraph of Article 213 of the Family Code)
Jurisdiction of Municipal Trial Court -
‘© Exclusive original jurisdiction over all violations of city or
municipal ordinances committed within thelr respective
teritoral jurisdiction;
‘© Exclusive original jurisdiction over all offenses punishable
with
impriconment not exceeding 6 years, regardless of
the fine or other accessory penalties and civil liability;
‘© Offenses involving damage to property through
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* _Incases where the only penalty provided by law isa fine,
it has exclusive jurisdiction over offences punishable by
fine not exceeding P4000;
‘* In clecion offenses, cases involving failure to register
orfailure to vote; end
‘+ Special jurisdiction to hear and decide petiioners for a
writ of habeas corpus or application for ball in the
province or city where the RTC judge is absent
Curry deprived Paul of his liberty. Curry is @ private
individual, Paul is a government employee. The investigation
revealed that deprivation of liberty is wehout legal ground and
the purpose of Cuny is to bring Paul to proper authorities.
What is the crime committed by Cury? UNLAWFUL ARREST
If you'e a police officer, what is your advice if the offense is
less than one year and the two parties are in the same
barangay? ADVICE TO SETTLE ONLY IN BARANGAY.
Sources of criminal law: a. Special Penal Law, b. Ordinances, c
Revised Penal Code; note: RESOLUTION - not iced
Piracy under At. 122 of RPC: committed in Philippine waters
ard High Seas; offender: OUTSIDER ofthe vessel; NOTE: By
PD 522, piracy under Art. 122 of RPC ie applicable on the High
Seas.
It is Considered as the most reliable type of evidence
because it cannot lie: OBJECT EVIDENCE
Grounds for Motion to Quash:
+ That the facts charged do not constitute an offense;
That the court trying the case has no jurisdiction over
the
offense charged;
‘| That the court trying the case has no jurisdiction over,
the
person of the accused;
"That the officer who filed
had no authority to do £0;
‘That it does not conform substantially to the prescribed
form;
| That more than one offence is charged except
when 2 single punishment for various offenses is
prescribed by law;
= That the criminal action or lability has been
extinguished;
"That it contains averments which, if true, would
constitute a
legal excuse or justification; and
+ That the accused has been previously convicted or
acquitted of the offense charged, or the case against
him was dismissed or otherwise termnated wihout his
vores consent.
It's one where the purpose of the offender in performing
an act NOT CERTAIN: INDETERMINATE OFFENSE
When can there be a special complex crime of robbery with
hmicde? *...when by reason or on occasion of the
robbery, the crime of homicide shall have been
committed.”
How can suocessive penaty be applied?
GR: When the culprit has to serve two or more
penalties, he shall serve them SIMULTANEOUSLY if the
nature of the penalties will so permit,
ER: If nature of penalties will not permit
SIMULTANEOUSLY, the penalties shall be executed
‘SUCCESSIVELY:
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3. Reclusion temporal,
4. Prision mayor,
S. Prisioncorreccional,
6. Arresto mayor,
7. Arrestomenor,
8. Destierro,
Perpetual absowte
disqualification, 10 Temporal
absolute disqualification.
111. Suspension from publ office, the right to vote and be
Voted for, the right to follow a profession or calling, and
12. Public censure.
121. Prescribed period for the fling of case against the suspect who
was arrested without warrant:
© twelve (12) hours for crimes or offenses punishable by
Hight penalties, or their equivalent;
© Siahteen (18) hours, for crimes or offenses punishable by
‘correctional penalties, or their equivalent and
+ thintv-six G6) hours, for crimes, or offenses punishable
by
afflictive or capital penalties, or their equivalent.
122, Mearing of CORPUS DELICTI - a. body or
substance of the offense; b. the actual commission
of the crime charged; c. the substance of the crime;
d. the fact that a crime has actually been
committed.
123. The accused was charged in a case that happened a long
time ago. Despite knowledge or discovery of the said case, the
complainant recently filed the case. What remedy should the
accused do in order to move for the dismissal of the case fled
against him? That the criminal action or liability has been.
‘extinguished.
Instances when presence of accused is required by law:
‘© atarraignmentand plea, whether of innocence or of guilt;
© during trial, whenever necessay for identification
purposes: and
‘© at the promulgation of sentence unless itis for a Eoht
offense, in which case, theaccused may appear by counsel
or representative,
125.Rebuttal Evidence - Evidence produced by a party to
‘oppose or disprove the evidence presented by his/her
opponent is referred to as “rebuttal evidence” or “rebutting
evidence.” Evidence offered to disprove or contradict the
evidence presented by an opposing party.
125, Surrebuttal Evidence - the response to the rebuttal
evidence.
127. ORDER OF EXAMINATION -
‘Direct examination by the proponent,
‘© Cross-examination by the opponent,
Re-direct examination by the proponent,
Re-cross examination by the opponent
‘ORDER OF PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE ~
Presentation of Evidence in Chief by the Plaintif,
Presentation of Evidence in Chief by the Defendant,
Presentation of Rebuttal Evidence by the Plaintif,
Presentation of Sur rebuttal Evidence by the Defendant
Acknowledgment of guilt - JUDICIAL CONFESSION
Elements of Dying Declaration:
‘© That death is imminent and the dedarant is conscious of
that fact;
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‘* That the declaration relates to facts which the victim is
‘competent to testify to; and
‘© That the declaration is offered in a case wherein the
declarent’s|
death ic the gublect of the inguity.
131. Public Officer or Employee: Salary Grade 27 - under the
Jurisdiction of SANDIGANBAYAN
12.Mother seling a callphone stolen by son: ACCESSORIES
(profiting from the effects of the crime)
133. Carnal knowledge ~ COITUS or COITION
134, What is the process so that the prosecutor may be able to
determine whether or not to prepare an. information. or
compleint? PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
135.Under the rules of court, when is the instance when the defense
may be able to present its surrebuttal? After the prosecution
has presented the REBUTTAL EVIDENCE.
136. _ Intheft, corpus delicti has two elements, namely:
‘© that the property was lost by the owner, and
‘¢ that itwas lost by felonious taking.
137. _Ina fire incident, fireman breaks glass. Is he liable? NO
138. Testimonial evidence must be based on PERSONAL
KNOWLEDGE.
139. Development of a Crime:
‘¢ Internal Acts - intent and plans; usually not punishable;
* External Acts -
(© Preparatory Act - Acts tending toward the crime;
© Acts of Execution - acts directly connected to the
crime
140.Alterative Circumstances (Art. 15) -
RIDIE: Rebtionship,
Intoxication,
Degree of instruction &
Education
Criminal Jurisdiction:
‘* Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter;
‘* Jurisdiction over the Person of the Accused; and
‘* Jurisdiction over the Territory
142.2gnorantia Legis Non Excusat — ignoranc: of the law
excuses no one; offender is lable; Aberratio Ictus ~ mistake
inthe blow; offender is ale; Error in Personae - mistake in
identity; offender is liable; Mistake of Fact - 0
misapprehension fact which would havebeen true had the facts
been as he believed them to be.
143.When the court has the jurisdiction over the persen of the
accused, he shall be set on ARRAIGNMENT.
144A Flipino kiled a Chinese on board the vessel bearing the flag
of Mexico while the vessel was within the Philippine territory
Philippine criminal law applies.
145.Praeter Intentionem ~ injurious result is greater than that
intended; lack of intention to commit 50 grave a wrong
146.Aecomplice — those persons who, not being jnduded in
principals, cooperate in the execution of the offense by
‘previous cr Simultaneous acts.
‘A.aw whichis unfavorable to the accused is
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
148. RELEVANT EVIDENCE - réated to the issue by reason of
ccomman sense or logic
G.R.: Complaint or Information ~ MUST charge 1 offense;
es
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© copy of original,
‘+ rectal of contents of document in some authentic
document,
© testimony of witnesses
151.Adultery can also be charged to @ man who engages carnal
knowledge to a woman knowing her to be married.
152.After the search, the officer should do INVENTORY OF THE
EVIDENCE SEIZED UNDER OATH.
153.Special Complex Crime of Robbery with Homicide ~ “by reason
or on occasion of robbery, the crime of homicide shall
have been committed.”
154. Limitations of the power of Congress to enact penal laws:
* NoEx Post Facto Law,
‘© NoBillof Attainder,
‘© Excessive Fines or Unusual Punishments,
‘+ Law Must Be General in Application
155.When should the search warrant be executed? If possible, it
should be executed during the DAYTIME. But in certain cases,
such ac when the things seized are mobile o are in the
person of the accused, i canbe served during NIGHTTIME.
156.Validity of Search Warrant - 10 days. After which: police
officer should make a RETURN to the judge who issued
it,
157.Factum Probandum — ultimate fact to be proven, or the
proposition to be established; remember the U in
probandum and the U in ultimate.
158.Factum Probans ~ evidentiary facts by which the factum
pprobandum will be proved. Remember the sound of $ in
probans and evidence.
159.Private Crimes — crimes which cannot be prosecuted without
the complaint fled by private offended party:
© ADULTERY & CONCUBINAGE - complsint by the
offended spouse against both guity parties if both are
alive, provided there was no prior consent or pardon;
‘© Acts of Lasciviousness & Abduction — complaint is both
exclusive
and successive:
© victim or offended party,
© parent,
© grandparent,
© guardian,
© state as parens patriae
Grounds for Motion to Quash
‘© facts charged don't constitute an offense;
‘© court —no jurisdiction over the offense & person of the
accused;
'* officer Fling information —no authority te do so;
‘© complaint/information — not conforming substantially with
prescribed form;
‘© more than 1 offense is charged;
‘© criminal action/lability — extinguished;
‘© _averments legal excuse or justifications;
© double jeopardy
Bail, a matter of right; exception
‘© before or after conviction MTC, &
‘+ before conviction by the RTC an cffense not punishable
by death, reclusion perpetua, o life imprisonment.
162.Bail, when discretionary — upon conviction by the RTC of
160.
limprisenment.
163. COMPLEX CRIME —
© compound crime - when a sngle act constitutes 2 or
more grave or less grave felonies;
‘© complex proper — when an offense isa necessary
means of cemnmitting the other.
Offer of Compromise in Criminal Cases -
GAR: Offer of Compromise by the Accused - Implied
‘Admission of Guilt:
E.R. Offer of Compromise by the Accused ~ Not Implied
‘Admission of Guilt -
(© quast-ffenses (criminal negligence),
(© those allowed by law to be compromised
Misprision of Treason - by nature constitutes 2s
OMISSION
166. Parricide ~
‘¢ spouses ~ relationship must be LEGITIMATE,
‘+ parentys, cild - relationship: LEGITIMATE or
ILLEGITIMATE,
‘* grandparent vs, child = relationship must be LEGITIMATE.
167.1 person is valdly errested, the courthas jurisdiction over
the accused.
168.Mala In Se — wrong in its very nature; usually punished in
RPC; intent is essential; Mala Prohibita - becomes wrong
because of aw prohisting it: usually punished in Special Law:
intent is not needed
164.
165.
195. Types of Conspiracy -
© Conspiracy to Commit a Felony - purished only upon a
Jaw providing punishment: remember TRICSM;
© Conspiracy asa Means of Incurring Criminal Liability —
not 2felony in itself but as 2 way to determine the degree of,
participation of offender.
NOTE: TRICSM —Treason, Rebellion, Insurrection, Coup d'etat,
‘Sedtion, and Monopolies and Combinations in Restraint of Trade
1%, DOUBLE JEOPARDY - perilinnhichapersonisplacedwhenheis
regularlychargedwithacrimebeforea tritunalproperlyorgarized
andcompetenttotryhim; conceptofcriminallawthatapersonmay
not be convicted twice of the same offense.
177. Elements of Res Gestae-
‘* startiing occurrence,
‘+ statement-relating to circumstances of zarting
occurrence,
‘* statement -spontaneous
178. Means of CemmittingRobbery —
‘* violence against or intimidation of persons (VAIP),
‘* force upon things (FUT)
11, Art. 125 —Delay in the delivery of the detained person to proper
judicial authorities — meaning: failure to file case within
prescribed period: 12-18-36; 3 days interrorism
180. General Warrant ~ 2 warrant providing 2 law-enforcement
officer with broad discretion or authority t search and
seze unspecified places or persons. It lacks a sufficiently
ppatticlarized description ofthe person or thing to be seized or
the place tobe searched.
181. Public Documents -
'* The written official acts, or records of the offical acts of
the sovereign authority, official bodies and tribunals, and
Public officers, whether of the Philppines, or of a foreignCais)
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‘and testamerts, and. Publicrecerds, kept i thePhilippins, of
private documents required by law tobe entered therein.
1182.PO1 Palautog entered the house of Baltahotog even with the
signage of "Don't Mind the Dog, but Beware of the Owner” and
without consent. VIOLATION OF DOMICILE; ifentenry i in
hot pursuit operation -PO1 Palautog: NOT LIABLE;ifPalautogis
private individual-TRESPASS TO DWELLING; ifPO1 hasalready
entered (not against the will of the owner), searched without
consent - VIOLATION OF DOMICILE
183, ANCIENT DOCUMENTS - more than 30 ys old;
authentication net necessary
184, Elements of Perjury-
© accusedmade statement under oath or executed
affidavit upon material matter;
‘statement or affidavit - made before competent
officer, authorized to receive & administer oath;
© instatementoraffidavit-accusedmadewilful&
deliberate assertion offalsehood;
‘+ sworn statement or affidavitcontaining falsty isrequired
by law or made fora legal purpose.
185. Evidence - means sanctioned by the Rules of Court of
ascertaininginajudicalproceedingthetruthrespectingamatterof
fact.
186. Bill of Attainder — punishment withouttrial
187. Dying Declaration - ante mortem statements made by person
after mortal wound has been inflicted under belief that death
is certain, stating fact concerning cause of and circumstances
surrounding attack.
188. Common Law Crimes ~ bodyof principles, usages and rules of
action, which do not rest for their authority upen any express and,
positive declaration ofthe will ofthe legisature.
189, EXTRA-JUDICIAL CONFESSION ~ confession made out of
court, androtasa part ofa judicial examination orinvesigation.
Sucha confessionmustbecorroboratedbysome other proofotthe
corpus delict, or else iis insufficient to warrant a conviction.
190. TLLEGAL DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS ~ if firearm (being
Pointedat any person)is discharged but theres nointesttokil,
191.Police Officer forgot the environment and crcumstances
regarding the arrest duringtral: may be allowed by the court
toread notes or memorandum
1192."Stand ground when inthe right” The person attacked
‘must retreat but must fight back when caught by his
aggressor.
193. 1. MUTINY: Passenaers or crew members of vessel 2.
PIRACY:
Strangers of vessel
194.A helped B to commit crime of theft. Without A, crime would not
have been committed. A ~ principal by indispensable
‘cooperation
195.2, Sinale crime. b. Series of acts. c. Arising from single criminal
resolution = CONTINUING CRIME
1196.ABORTION: offender - MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS given
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES. Reason for Abortion:
CONCEALMENT OF DISHONOR
1197.ABSOLUTORY CAUSE. Same eect wth EXEMPTING: Ex. MISTAKE OF
FACT
1198.ACCESSORY: 1+ Type can be charged also for violation of ANTI-
FENCING
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GUILTY" forhimyner.
200. ACT—NOTessentiallywrong bynature-MALA PROHIBITA
201. Aggravating circumstance that APPLIES TO ALL CRIMES —
GENERIC AGGRAVATING
202. Allegation in CONPLAINT/INFORMATION: PLACE whereoffense was
committed determines the VENUE.
203. Amendment of Complaint or Information - with leave of court
EVEN BEFORE ARRAIGNMENT. 1. Downgrades offense
higher to lower offense; 2. Excludes any accused
204.Arraignment ~ accused REFUSES to enter PLEA. PLEA OF NOT
GUILTY
205. Authentication of private document NOT required~ More than
30 yrs old
206.Authorized to conduct PI. THING TO REMEMBER: only
PROSECUTOR or PROSECUTORIAL BODY - ALLOWED
‘TO.CONDUCT PI
207.BARANGAY CHAIRMAN detsing WITHOUT LEGAL GROUND (strong
suspicion only) @ person. BARANGAY CHAIRMAN: lable for
ARBITRARY DETENTION
208. Beng DEAF & DUMB is NOT aggravating circumstance; it
s
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE.
209, BEST EVIDENCE RULE - To prove CONTENTS of
document,
ORIGINAL must be presented.
210. BEST EVIDENCE RULE - Wrat evidence isto be
submitted;
ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
211. Cannot issue WA. FISCAL orPROSECUTOR
212.Characterstics of Criminal Law — apples to ALL persons.
GENERALITY
213. Complaint or Information may be filed without PRELIMINARY
INVESTIGATION if - There is INQUEST INVESTIGATION
or PROCEEDINGS:
214. Conducts preliminary investigation on PUBLIC OFFICERSand
ENPLOYEES~ OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN
215. CONSPIRACY: inferred from acts of accused persensthemselves when
such acts point to: 2. joint purpose and design, b. concerted
action, and c. community of INTERESTS.
216. Coaperates in EXECUTION of OFFENSE by SIMULTANEOUS or
PREVIOUS acts ACCOMPLICE
247.CORPUS DELICTI - 1. BODY OF PERSON WHO IS AVICTIM
OF HOMICIDE OR MURDER; 2. BODY OR SUBSTANCE
(OF THE CRIME
218. CRIME ~ on board US WARSHIP in Philipine waters. THE
PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL LAW SHALL NOT BE
‘APPLICABLE.
219. CRIME-outside Philippine territary; NOT tiablein Pilippines ~
Reason: TERRITORIAL in CHARACTER
220. Crme of Camapping: Where fled? In place where any of ts initial
elements are committed
221. CRIME: ‘commission oft,
or
act
2. OMISSION
222. Criminal Law ~ applicable for vidlation outside of Philippine
territory; EXTRATERRITORIALITY
223.CRIMINAL LAWS ~ construed liberaly in favor of the eccused —
Principle Behind - THE ACCUSED IS PRESUMED
INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
224,DEVT OF CRIME — NOT PUNISHABLE - 1, INTERNAL ACTS TOCais)
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228, _DISPUTABLEPRESUMPTION~PRESUMPTIONJURISTANTUM
‘226.ELEMENTS OF DYING DECLARATION: EXCEPT THE DECLARATION IS
IN CONNECTION WITH STARTLING OCCURRENCE OR
EQUIVOCAL ACTIONS
227. Evidence proving the same point but of diffeRent kind
coRRoboRative EVIDENCE
228. Flipino killed Chinese on board vessel bearing flag of Mevico
while vessel in Philippine waters.PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL LAW
APPLICABLE
229, HABITUAL DELINQUENCY LAW:
protects SOCIETY.
230, Highest in Hierarchy of Evidence - REAL EVIDENCE
231, Ifoffendersare completely wanting in DISCERNNENTatthe time of
the commission ofthe offence, they are EXEMPTED.
232.Impeachable Testimony of Witness, EXCEPT - EVIDENCE OF
WITNESS WRONGFUL ACTS - 1. General reputation of
witness for truth, honesty or integrity is bad, 2. Witness
hhas made at other times statements inconsistent with
his present testimony, 3. Contradictory evidence
233. _IMPRUDENCES NEGLIGENCE. Are they consideredascime? YES
234, In Manila & CHARTERED CITIES: fling of complaint with the Office of
thePROSECUTOR.
‘235.INDEPENDENT RELEVANT EVIDENCE - Admitted in Court.
Reason: TO SHOW THAT A CERTAIN FACT OCCURRED,
WHETHER TRUE OR NOT
2236, INDIRECT BRIBERY. RECEIVES CONSIDERATION BECAUSE OF HIS OFFICE
237. _Indspensable(carnot dowithout)inMALAINSE-INTENT
238, Intellectual Property -Republic Act 8293
238, Jurdiction overthe SUBJECT MATTER is CONFERRED BY LAW.
240. KILLING—withntenttokil; shooting person BELIEVINGHIMTO BE
HISTARGET butactuallykiling ancther. ERROR INPERSONAE
241. LAW~declares person culty ofcriminallaw WITHOUT BENEFIT OF
DUE TRIAL/HEARING. BILL OF ATTAINDER
AW Increases penaty than lan of same crime when it was
committed - EX POST FACTO LAW
243. Legislative Acs: prohibit certainacts& establish penalties for
their violation -PENAL LAWS
‘244, MISAPPROPRIATION - OFFENDER — public officer orprvate
ppetson; NATURE OF FUND - public. MALVERSATION
longer confinement of offender
2a.
245, MOTION TO QUASH: aleged defect incompaintorinformation.
COURT shallorder its AMENDMENT.
246, MOTIVEisNOTELEMENT OF FELONIES
24], MOTIVE. IMPORTANT evdence oncommission of crimes
purely circumstantialor inconclusive
248, Name of Clerk of Court isnot considered in determining
SUFFICIENCY OFINFORMATION.
248, Nature of cout martial
ceedings. CRIMINAL
250. NOAPPEAL —judgrent of conviction becomes rafter 15 DAYS
FROM ITSPROMULGATION.
251. NO Preliminary Investigation — LESS THAN 4yrs-
2mos-iday
252. NOTELEMENT OF FRUSTRATED STAGE.
SPONTANEOUS DESISTANCE
253. NOT essentially wrong by nature, but declared criminal for
regulatorypurposesand for publicconvenience. MALAPROHIBITA
254,NOT Justitying Groumstance ~ ACCIDENT: 1. Self-
Defense, 2. Defense of Relative, 3. Defense of Stranger,
4. Avoidance of Greater
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of right or office,
6. Obedience to order issued by superior for some lawful
purpose
255.NOT legal ground for detention - Illegal Aliens: 1. Has
committed crime, 2. Suffering from violent insanity, 3.
Compulsory confinement to hospital
256.Not requisite of DYING DECARATION © —
STARTLING OCCURRENCE
257. Offender — parent; victim ~ child less than 3 days old.
INFANTICIDE
258. OneofESSENTIAFLEMENTSOFINFANTICIDE-LESSthan 3DAYS
‘OLD
259. Orewhohabituallyassociateswith prostitutesisNOT ncluced in the
term VAGRANTS,
260.PARDON by Chief Executive EXTENDS ONLY TO CRIMINAL
LIABILITY
261.Penal law-— ALWAYS prospectiveinits application -FALSE: it may
also be given retroactive effect if (1) favorable to
accused, (2) accused - not habitual delinquent
Penalty of Crme.- exceeds 6 yrs; PROVISIONAL DISMISSAL —
PERMANENT AFTER 2 YRS FROM ISSUANCE OF
ORDER OF COURT
263. Penaltyof Crime: 6 yrs 1 day IMPRISONMENT; Disqualified for
PROBATION
264. Penalty: CAPITAL OFFENSE GRAVE FELONY
265.Person — being detained NOT EXCEEDING 3 DAYS: SLIGHT
DETENTION. Offender — PRIVATEINDIVIDUAL
266.PIRACY ~ triable anywhere in world - Yes, since piracy is
considered a crime against humanity
20.
267.PLEA-BARGAINING ~ complainant NOT present ~ NOT VALID —
even if complainant is duly notified & evenif offense is
necessarily included in crime charge.
268.Plurality of Crime 2. Continued crime b. Transitory crime
G
Special Complex Crime
269.POSITIVISTIG/REALISTIC THEORY: penalty to be imposed on
convict for the purpose of REFORMING OR
REHABILITATION of the convict
270. _Preliminarylnvestigation determines PROBABLE CAUSE.
271. Prescription of Crime: LIFEIMPRISONMENT -20 yrs
272. Prescription Crimes: CORRECTIONAL PENALTIES 10 YEARS
273.PRESUMPTION - CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTION —
PRESUMPTION JURIS ET DE JURE; DISPUTABLE
PRESUMPTION — PRESUMPTION JURIS TANTUM
204, PRETRIAL CONFERENCE in criminal cases: MANDATORY;
purpose: to EXPEDITE proceedings (tial)
275. Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt - DEGREES OF PROOF THAT
PRODUCES CONVICTION NAN UNPREJUDICEDMIND.
276.Prosecttor ~ WORK OUT in dspostion of case; ACCUSED: pleads
guilty to lesser offense in exchange for lighter penalty.
PLEA- BARGAINING
Public Officer: FAILURE to doacthe/she oughtto PERFORM —
NONFEASANCE
278. Quantum of Proof: Conviction in criminal case. PROOF BEYOND
REASONABLE DOUBT
273. Republic Act4200 punishes WIRE-TAPPING.
‘280.RESTRAINING to prosecute IN CONSIDERATION OF FRICEOR GIFT;
CCRIME involved ~ punishable by Reclsion Perpetuaand/or Death.
QUALIFIED BRIBERY
RetroactivityofCriminalLaw. 1. Favorabletoaccused: 2. Accused
2m.
281.Cais)
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RIGHT TO APPEAL STATUTORY RIGHT
Rightto PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION~ SUBSTANTIVE
RIGHT
284.Rights of Accused, EXCEPT - Allow conference or visits by
any member of his immediate family, etc. 1. To testify
as a witness in his own behalf, 2. To be present and
defend in person & by counsel at all times, 3. To be
presumed innocent until proven guilty
Search warrants issued by courts of law ALWAYS issued in the
name of PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
‘SEXUAL ASSAULT. OBJECTOR INSTRUMENT that was
inserted;
PART OF THE BODY where it was inserted.
SIMILAR ACTS AS EVIDENCE. EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS
CONDUCT RULE
Solemn & formal declaration or assertion that witness wil tell the
truth -AFFIRMATION
‘SPONTANEQUS DESISTANCE -NOT an elementof frustrated crime,
Statement of Declarant. relates to surrounding circumstances of
his death, b. exemption to hearsay rule DYING
DECLARATION
‘291.SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT by BOTH PARTIES in CIVIL CASE but NOT in
CRIMINAL CASES JURISDICTION
292.Testimony of Child of Tender
IF qualification ofchildas.awitness isestablished
293. The accessory under the RPC, par. 1, may be charged also for
Vioiation of
__ ANTI-FENCING
24, The written record of court proceedings - TRANSCRIPT OF
RECORDS
298, WEIGHT oF
EVIDENCE: State's evidenceisequalwiththe evidence ofaccused.
Case sallbe resoved in favor of ACCUSED.
Who are accessories to the ime? Those who take’ part
‘SUBSEQUENT to its commission.
297.Who is rot AUTHORIZED to conduct PRELIMINARY
INVESTIGATION? JUDGES
ten agreement, PAROLEVIDENCERULEFactum
Probandum
= Ultimate Fact; Factum Probans - Evidentiary Fact(Evicence)
NOTE:
‘Sin probans sounds alike with evidence.
282.
283,
288.
226,
287
288.
288.
290.
Age Admitted
296.
298,
299, Mock Serenade ~ CHARIVARI: ALARMS & SCANDALS.
300. Offender — parent; victim — child less than 3 days old
INFANTICIDE
301, _ INSANITY &IMBECILITY-EXEMPTING
(CIRCUMSTANCES
SITUATION: Alden committed cimeagainstCARDO. CARDO wentstofile
2 case against ALDEN. CARDO wanted tofind outwhich proper office
should the case be flled,
302.Crime committed by ALDEN ~ Prision Mayor; committed in Metro
Manila - Filed: OFFICE OF CITY PROSECUTOR FOR
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
303.Crime committed by ALDEN ~ 4 yrs, 2 mos; committed in Metro
Manila -Filed: OFFICE OF CITY PROSECUTOR
CCrime committed by ALDEN 4 yr, 2mes; committed in Province
— MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT
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Proceedings
Crime committed by ALDEN NOT exceeding 1 yr& warrantless
arrest was made ~ MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT
306,
SITUATION: LEA, daughter of AMOR. LEA has in her
possession the cellphone of YAYADUB
'307.LEA actually stole cellphone of YAYADUB; AMOR — sold knowing it to
bestolen - ACCESSORY
'308.LEA found caliphone but dd not return itto owner, Amor sold
thesame knowing tobe unreturnedlostcellpnone—
ACCESSORY
AMOR burned cellphone so there will be no evidence of
theft.ACCESSORY
310.LEA stele cellphone; AMOR, auntie of LEA, sold ceiphore to
TIDORA. ACCESSORY
CCriminal Liability of TIDORA~ LIABLE: ANTI-FENCING
Law
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SITUATION: ADOR entered the house of EDUARDO. EDUARDO cbjected to
the entry of ADOR.
312. ADOR - police officer; DOOR
house. VIOLATION OF DOMICILE
343.ADOR - police officer; running after suspect criminal; entered
housewithoutconsentofEDUARDO. NOTLIABLE forany crime
ashe is in the performance of his duty
314,ADOR = private person; enterec house without consent - LIABLE
FOR TRESPASS TO DWELLING
315.ADOR - police officer; entered house through open door;
Eduardosawhim.Eduardobusy watching baxingin TV;ignored entry
‘of ADOR - NOT CRIMINALLY LIABLE for ANY CRIME.
316.ADOR - polce officer; Eduardo fully aware but ignored ADOR;
‘ADOR - look for papers & effects without EDUARDO'S consent ~
LIABLE for violation of domicile because he searched
without consent of EDUARDO
no entry;” ADOR entered
SITUATION: CARDO - investigator; ALDEN ~ suspect. PASTILLAS
victim with stab wounds. CRIME committed - theorized to
be HOMICIDE.
BI7.Evdence gathered by CARDO -
scene.ADMISSIBILITY OF .38 Cal.
FOR BEING IRRELEVANT
$318.£vidence gathered by CARDO chen knife. ADMISSIBILITY OF
KITCHEN KNIFE: ADMISSIBLE AS IT IS RELEVANT
319.Evdence gathered by CARDO - .38 cl. & duly registered. CARDO
gathered evidence to prove thatsame was unianuly possessed by
ALDEN -ADMISSIBLE AS IT 1S MATERIAL
320.Evidence gathered by CARDO ~ ADMISSION voluntary given by
ALDEN duringinvestigation. CARDO netinforming of isrightsbefore
questioningNOT ADMISSIBLE FOR BEING
INCOMPETENT
324.Evidence gethered by CARDO ~ ID card of ALDEN let at crime
scene. ADMISSIBILITY OF ID CARD: ADMISSIBLE AS IT
WILL HELP ESTABLISH IDENTITY OF SUSPECT
322 Can file complaint ~ (a) offended party, (b) peace officer; (c)
public ofcer(awenforcer)
323, Elements of Malidous Mischief: (a) ofendor deliberately caused
deeceertncermenirntanetice: () emcameceecd did entrant
38 cal, found in cime
NOT ADMISSIBLECais)
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maliciously by the offencer.
Elements of Homicide: (a) person is killed: (b) accused killed him
without any justifying circumstances; (c) accused had the
intention to Kill, which is presumed; & (4) kiling was not
attended by any of qualifying circumstances of murder, or by
thet of parricide or infanticide.
325, Judicial notice: facts already known or ought by judges;
cognizance of matters — without need of introducing evidence;
mmattersas fects -no evidence ofthek existence
326. _Rebellion-not crimeagainstnationalsecurity by public order
327. Elements of Malicious Mischief: Always remember that & is
intentional. Look for word: deliterately. The word
inadvertently is tighly inconsistent wit the cime of
malicious mischief. Inadvertently means without
‘knowledge or intention. Malicious means marked by deep
ill will: deliberately harmful
328. Forgery — crimes against public interest. not ciime
committed by public officers
329.Forsearchtobe consideredasanincident the arrest, it must be
made at the place where the: Arrest was effected
330.When evidence is presented to vary the terms of a written
agreement, there isthe —applicetion of the
evidence rule: Parol
324,
331. Documentary evidence: Documents as evidence
consist of
writings or any material containing letters, words, numbers,
figures, symbols or other modes of written expressions offered
a8 proof of their contents.
332, Best Evidence Rule: abcut contents of documents
333 Parol Evidence Rule: about agreement i vrting
334, Rights of Witness doesnot include right to remain silent.
335. Accessory (helping escape of principal) to infanticide: not
punishable
‘Accessory referred to here refers to person who
harbors, conceals, orasistsin escapeor principals of crime of
PMATH Parricide, Murder, Attempt to Take the Life
ofthe Chief Executive, Treason, Habitually Guilty of
Some Other Crimes
336, Falsification snot private crime; may beproseouted by persons
other than offendedparty
337.Questions alowed to be asked to witness wha is unwiling to
testify: Leading
Leading questions are alowed of an unwilling or hostile witness,
(ee
10(d}, Rule 132, RRE)
Hostile witness: one who testifieson a material matter
Unfavorable to the party who calls him,
‘Adverse witness: one called by or associatedwiththe opposina party.
'338,Scence involving techrical knowedge about traces of crime is
known as: ForensicScience
339. Coup d'etat: R.A 6968
340, Movement of the offender is restricted: not aggravating
circumstance
341. Sandiganbayan: co-equalto Court of Appeals
342. Prematuremartiage:notcrimeagzinsthonor
343, Things to be used for escaping: not included among
properties may be taken by the officer effecting the arrest
344, Sexual harassment (REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877): not crime
against chastity
Cohabiting with another: nct element of BIGAMY
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347. Corroboratve — of different kind — key word: DIFFERENT;
Cumulative of the same kind ~ key word: SAME
348. Evidence is given by written instruments are said to be:
Documentary
349. Characteristic ofcriminal law that states that penallawbinds
all
persons residing or sojourring In tertory:Generallty
350, Name of the clerk of court: NOT required to be stated in
‘order that complaint or information may be sufficient
351. RA, 8049: Ant-Hazing Law
352.Incase of corporations, the criminal action isinstituted ar filed
against: Officers of the corporation
‘Actual commission ofrimechargedisknownincriminallawas:
Execution
Effect of institution of criminal action on period of
prescription’
Interrupted
Judges of the MTC:Cannot conductpreliminary
investigation
356.Judgment of the MTC under the rule on summary procedure
shall: Be
357. Rulebased on spontaneity of statement: Res gestae
358.1F falsfication of a genuine document is committed in order to
commit estafa, the proper crime for which the person should
be charged is: Falsification
359.1FA shot B with intent to kil him but without hitting him, then
desisted from fing again, he is: Liable for an attempted
felony.
360, Illness that diminishes the exercise of will power:
NOT an
aggravating circumstance but mitigating.
353,
354,
355,
361. The methoctixedby aw for theapprehersion and prosecution of
onewholechargedwithacriminaloffenseandferhisounishment i
found quit is: Criminal procedure
362.Ptysical activities or deeds indicating the intention to commit a
porticular cme is known as: overt acts
363. Fulfillment of duty: NOT mitigating circumstance but
Justifying
creumstance
364, Penalty: Suffering undergone by one who commits crime
365. _Snatching ischaracterizedby: Violence of persons
366.NOT an element of misprsion of treason: The offender is a
foreigner
367. Nocompiaint involving any matter within the Iypon shall be fled
Gitecty in court unless there has been a CONFRONTATION
between parties before the lupon or pangkat.
368.The criminal action shal be insttuted and tried inthe court othe
teritory where the offense was committed.
368. Whentheownerorcblyejectshislesseeforhisapartmentuni, he
Liable for gravecoercion
Under RP, ilegalassoiationsarethose which are organized for
purposes: committing any of crimes punishable under
RPC or for some purpose contrary to public morals.
371LA person who falls to render assistance to someone he has
accidentally wounded or injured i lable for: Abandonment
372. Heating the decision: Not purpose of Pre-Trial
373.Evidence of colteral facts or circumstances from which an
inferencemaybedravmastotheprobabiltyorimprobabilityofthe
facts in ispute is: Circumstantial
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374, Possession of goods, articles, items ranythingof value which has
been object of thievery, or robbery is prima facie evidence of
fencing,
375.1mputing to innocent person the commission of 2 crime
constitutes: Incriminatory machination
Testimony of witness - did not see suspect committing crim
Negative.
377. No damage is caused to a third party: NOT element of
infidelity in custody of offical decuments
378. Whendocrimes punishableby arrestomayor prescribe? Five
379, Delaying detention: notkind of arbitrary detention
'380,WWhen are documentary evidences objected to? Upon their
formal offer
381. When the law punishes the cime with 2 penalty that in its
maximum period is correctional, there exists what we call less
grave felonies.
In attempted felony,
subjective
phase of the offense
Slightphysicalinjuries alight offense, prescribesintwo
months
‘384, Toprove beyond reasonable doubt theessential elementsf the
offensewith which theaccused ischargedisonthe prosecution
[fF aduplicitous complaint or information is filed, the remedy
of
the accused is toile a motion to: Quash
386, Aftzrrecording theproceedingsof atrial, thestenographer can
make a transcriptthereot.
3817. Byconspiracy& participation, onemaybeliablefortheactof
the other.
388,Stop and frisk: includedinallovablesearchandsebure without
warrant. MANALILI V. COURT OF APPEALS - 280 SCRA
400
389, HOMICIDE & ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS: Not
correct charge.
390, R.A.8294: IlegalPossession of Frearms
'391.For search tobe considered incident of theatres, itshould be
made at the place where the: Arrest was effected
‘Name of the court: Not included inrequirement of
‘complaint or
information.
393. The original document is available if offeror produces
jot a requisite for presentation of secondary evidence.
394,Prosecutor reeling sum of money in return for refraining to
prosecute crime where imposable penalty is Reclusion Perpetu
Qualified bribery
Ball (S @ matter of discretion upon conviction by RTC of
offense
not punishable by death, reclusion perpetua, or life
Imprisonment
'396.The quality of evidence necessary fora court to affirm a decision of
anadministrativebody. tis more popularly known as substantial
evidence: Quantum of evidence
'397.The robbers enter the house. Upon entering through the window,
oneoftherobberssteppedonandkilleda cildlessthan 3 daysold
‘The crime is:Robbery with homicide
398.The existence of a valid prejudiciel question mey ceuse the
suspension of thetrial
Whats the law on lethal injection? RA 8177
RevisedPenal Code tookeflect on January 1, 1932
316,
382 the dffender never passes the
383,
288.
300.
395,
399,
400.
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passenger, shall seize whole or part ofthe cargo of said vessel, ts
equipment cr personal belongings of ts compliment or passengers:
Piracy
402. Ifa person possessed iterrs, gcods or anything of value and was,
derived from robbery or thievery. Itisa nindication of prima facie
of fencing.
4B. BP 22not a continuingcrime.
404, hatkndofevidenceisgivenbyawitnesswhichstatesthathe did
nct see/know whether a crime was committed? Negative
405. The av creating Dangerous Drug Board in the Philippines s:
6425,
406. Themetion forleaveofcourttofiedemurertoevidenceshallbe
filed within 5days.
407. The Anti- Wiretapping Law: RA4200
408. Abortion: not physical injury
409. hosekind ofevidenceaddressedtothe sensesofthetribunal:
Real
410. Thisisrecordmade by the stenographer: Transcript
‘411. Evidence of the same kind and character which tend to prove the
‘same proposition. Thiskind of evidence iscalled: Cumulative
412It is an object, testimony, document and any of its kind,
sanctioned by the Rules of Court, of ascertaining to a jucicial
proceeding the truth respecting the matter offact: Evidence
‘413. This kind of evidence tends to the probability or improbabilty of
the fact inissuet Relevant
414. What isthe Law on Plunder Act? RA 7080
4415.This prove the fact in issue without ald or inference: Direct
Evidence
416..f the material orpaper is offered only to prove its existence, itis:
Real
RA
1417.The writen confession of the accused, affidavits ef witness who
have seen or having knowiedge in the commission of the kiling:
Documentary evidence
418. Thelawon Anti—highway Robbery and Anti-Piracy: PD 532
‘419.C2n any person, arrest the person who evades his sentence in
prison? Yes. By citizen arrest.
42. Secured permission: nottrespassing
AA1.Those who are not inclided as principal either by direct,
lnducement, or indispensible cooperation, cooperate in the
execution of the crime by previous or simultaneous means:
‘Accomplices
‘422.Those who having knowledge of the commission of offense and
without having pattipated as principal or accomplices:
Accessories
.423.Kinds of aggravating circumstances which change the nature of an
offense: Qualifying
\Whattisthe quantum of evidencein determining the guiltof the
accused in criminal offence ict Proof beyond reaconable
doubt
‘425.A buried the corpse of B who was killed by his friend Y. And
because ofthatittooktimefortheauthoritestodiccoverthecrime.
What was the participation of Ain the crime? Accessories
426..tis an arrest that may be undertaken where the peace officer
while on patrol, heard burst of gunfire; and thus proceed to
Investigate the matter: Warrantless arrest
How long the time that warrant of arrest is valid? Remain
valid
and effective until it is executed or returned,
quashed, lifted, set aside or recalled.
8,
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be imposea?Reclusion Temporal
429, Ruffians: nat vagrant
430, Whatisthe lw on intellectual Property Crime?RA 8293
431. Best Evidence Rules applicable only on: Documentary
492. eRULE's the BEST EVIDENCE isthe ORGINAL WRITING. Tsis called
as: Best EvidenceRule
433.Ths shall be in writing, in the name of the People of the
Philippines and againstal persons who appear to be responsible for
the offenseinvohed: Complaint of Information
This an written accusation filed by the prosecutor in cout
Information
435.4 sor writen statement charging a person with an offense
‘subscribed by the offended party, any peace officer, or public officer
charge ofthe law violsted: Complaint
‘Whentheoftenderperformalltheactsof execution wich would
preducethe felony consequence bt hich, revertheess, donot
produce it by reason of causes independent in the will of the
perpetrator: Frustrated felony
437. Those felonies which the law attaches the capital punishment
wich in any oftheir periods ar affitive: Grave
‘Ais having long time rivalry wth 8. One day when A had a
vacationin their province, 8 took opportunity going tothe ipa
hutofAand he destroyed it. After damaging the Nira hutofA he
carried te wood, postand heather materalsand brougttittohis
home and ater thoughthowthecan be ofuseinhis house. Inthis
istration, what was the cime committed by 8? Theft
What destroyed the Nipa HutofAby burning it for purpose
of defrauding or cause damage to A? Arson
MatciousMischieis: Willful damaging of another's
property for
the sake of causing damage due to hate,
‘orother evil motive.
434,
436.
438.
438,
440,
aa.
175. Withinhowmany daysfromrecepptshouldawarrantofarrest
be executed? 10 days
A suspected arsonist was caught. Evidence showed that he
pouredgasolneunderthehouseofanctherandwasebouttostrike
the match to set the house on fire when he was apprehended:
‘Attempted Arson
171, Apersonsentencedtodestierroshall notbepermitted toenter the
place designated nor within the radius of less than 250 but
‘more than 25 km from the place designated.
4178.4 police officer performs his duty which ought not be done:
malfeasance
:179.A wasSpurnedor dejected by B, awoman.C, isthe landlady of the
boardinghouse wnereB lived. ChappenedtoberrelativeofA. One
day A talked to C, and C gave the duplicate key to A. A with a
duplicate key opened theroom of Band then and there raped B. In
this illuctration, Ale — Principal direct participation
176,
180, What is the participation C? Principal by Indispensable
cooperation
181 Accessories: not liable in ight felonies,
1182. Who is offended partyin the crime ofintentional abortion? Fetus
which may be over or less than 6 months
1183.Firng a gun agairst a house ofthe offended party at random, not
knowing in what part of the house the people inside were, is only:
‘Alarms and scandal
‘Which ofthe ollowing acts punished in serious physical injury?
Administering injurious eubstances
“URS. If any nercon found a lost oronerty. fail to deliver to the local
184,
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442.Itic a legal remedy whereby a party seeks for a review bya
superior court the judgement rendered by thetrial court:
‘Appeal
‘Apersoncanbesearchedevenwithoutsearch warrantifisdone
after a lawful: Warrantless arrest
‘444.How rrany days that Preliminary Investigation is to be
completed? 60 days
445, “Anime lucrandi"means: Intent to gain
445, Period of arraignment: 30 days fram date of jursdiction over
person of accused
40,
447. Change nature of crime: Qualifying
448. RPC: Act 3815
4. Supreme Court Decision not source of criminallaw
450. Demurier toevidence: Insufficiency of evidence
451. Infanticide: time element is important
482. Alternative Circumstances: Considersnature &effects of
cme
453. Justifying: No Criminal & GivilLiability
454. Composition of syndicate: at least 2 persons
455. Crime of result: Terrorism
456. Force upon things if not toEEFECT ENTRANCE: Theft
.457.Group of two or more persons collaborating confederating, or
‘mutuallyaidingoneanotherfor purposesofgaininthecommission
of any crime: Syndicate
458. Serious physical Injury is qualified if it is committed: With
treachery or evident premeditation
459, Carrectionalpenalties prescribein: 10 years:
460. Thecrime oflibelis prescribes int 1 year
‘461. Improper performance of an act which might be lawfully don
Misfeasance
Battered Weman Syndrome: Justifying circumstances
462,
463.1t's a definite anc actual purpose to accomplisha particular goal. It
snot presumed. Itsexistence asa matter of fact, must be proved
by the state: SpecificIntent
464. Liable for Qualified Seduction: Brother who seduced a 30
year
old sister whois a widow
465. _Kiling of a child exactly 3 days old is: Murder
466.Withinhowmanydaysfromreceiptshouldawarrantofarrestbe
executed? 10
46]. Illegal use of uniforms: not crime agzinst public order
468. Prince, a civilian, noticed a heavy trafic in ClaroM. Recto Roac. To
‘ease the traffic, he started blowing his whistle and directed the
flow of traffic. Freddie, a taxi driver ignored his step sign. Prince
‘approached the taxi diver’ license. Princes ible for what crme?
Usurpation of Official Function
X and ¥ are lovers. Their parents opposed their relationship
because they areclose relatives. X and Y weredesperately inlove
with each other. Theydecidedtokillthemselves and provetotheir
parents that they loveeach other until death do they part. Armed
with gun, Xand Y shoteach other. ¥ died but Xsurvived.Xisliable
for: Giving assistance to suicide
47. Arson: Place of cimenecessary tobe established.
471, Cartography: Not means to commit libel
.472.Prohibtions under the new Drugs law, RA 9165: (1) No plea
bargaining, (2) No probation
Dwelling: crime committed in dwelling f offended party
fhemitie Tiatalis eee ieiaael eomeniond abies
an,
44.Cais)
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commission of a crime: Band
476.4, 8, C, and D, all armed with firearms went to X's house to kil
him. After having pinpointed X’sroom, all four fired theirarmalite
rifles and riddled the house of X with bullets itso happened that
did not go home that night A, B, C, and D are liable for:
Malicious Mischief
Not accessorypenalty: Public censure
Serious Physical Injury: if penis unintentionally cut off;
Mutilation: if penis intentionally cut off
4479.Carmapping qualified wien the ovner, drive’ or passenger ofthe car
Filled orRape
Maltreatment of
correction/nandling of
prisones/detention of prisoner
Essence of “coercion” ist Violence or Intimidation
LUnderthelaw, children ages 16-17 arerotcrminelly lable unless
they: acted with discernment
an.
478,
488.
Prisoners: overdoing in
483. Defense of prescription of crimeNOT be waived
484. _Loppingor clipping offsome essential organ for
reproduction:
Castration
485. Falsification requires DAMAGE
485, Fundamental Laws of the State: Violation of domicile
487. The required number of years of habitual delinquency: 10
years
488. Ascendant vs Descendant — if illegitimate relationship: killng is
NOT PARRICIDE; iflegitimate relationship: killing is
PARRICIDE,
489. Accessory takes part subsequent to THE CRIME.
490, Latin aliundemeans “another source and outsid
491. Husbandhaving sexualintercourse witha women nothiswife:
concubinage
492. Branchof governmentthatenacis penallaw: The
Legislative
493. Law that prohibitsimposition of death penaty in Philippines: R.A.
9346
4494, Asa witness during trial, you led to understané question, what
will youdo? Request to repeat the question
4495.Law that authorizes re-imposition of death penalty in the
Philippines in 1993:R.A. 7659
496. Ocular inspection without notice: NOT VALID.
497. Who decide curing theinguest proceeding? Prosecutor
498. fhomicdeormurderiscommittedwiththeuseofeanunlicensed
firearm: UNLICENSED FIREARM ~ AGGRAVATING
CIRCUMSTANCE
4499,Law that provides for aggravating circumstance in use of
Unlicensed firearm in crimeof homicide or murder: R.A.8294
‘Commutation of sentence and reduction of penalty isissued by
Chief Executive
Elements of bel:
500.
50.
‘© existence of malice
‘© identity of the person defamed
‘* imputation of a discreditable act or condition to
‘another
‘© publication of the imputation
‘Thearrestingofficerneed not have thewarrantiinhis
possession
at the time of the arrest
'503.In criminal cases, the place or venue where the crime is
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504 —_Duringpiracy, rape wes also committed: QUALIFIED
PIRACY
505. Basis of GCTA:Behavior
'506.Specialcomplexcrimeof KIDNAPPING WITH RAPE:
regardless of how many times rape is committed.
507.MTC, NCTC, RTC, Court Appeals and Supreme Court: regular
court
508. Evidence cannotbe walvedafterconviction andeven: appeal
509. May the right to present evidence be waived? Yes
510. Net necessary in Spedal Law: Intent
S11LReacngincourtinlanguageknowntoaccused accustton ode
agsinsthimts called Arraignment
Effectof sel defense the killing: There ino criminal
and civil
lisitty.
513.Between recusion temporal and prison comecconal: Psion
mayor
S14.A person who hes the authority to protec ie and property and
maintain peace and order is known as Agent of the person
inauthority
iS. Ivantcige: less 3 days
S16. Howmany witnesses need inthe cimeof treason? 2
S17. Teking of SEMEN, URINE, SALIVA, BLOOD, ETC. NOT
VIOLATION OF RIGHT AGAINST SELF-
INCRIMINATION.
518, Buy bust Operation can beutilized in Drug Crimes
519. OthertermoftheAnt: Highway Robbery Law: Brigandage
520,When more than thee armed persins form band of ebbers for
Durpose of ommitngrobberyinhighay, orkehapring persons for
pUrposeofextortonortoobtainransomorforanyatherpurposeto
beattanedby meansof face end volence: Brigands
512.
521. Subject matter of inquiry is contents of document: Best
Evidence
Rule
522. Testimony generally confined to personal knowledge:
‘Testimonial knowledge
523.Aggravating circumstance which has reference to means and
‘ways employed in commission of crime: Treachery
524. Due process: opportunity to be heard
'525.Istherean instance where an accessory exempted from criminal
liability? Ves
Inthe absence ofthe judge, thebranch clerk court may
hear
simple case of unjust vexation: No
527. _ Inchildabuse cases, ishearsay rule applicable'n court? Yes
528. Indispensable fortheact tobe punishable as acrime: External
Ad
525,
529. “exhibits” it means physical or documentary evidence
530. Conducts the direct examination: Proponent
531. People vs. Tomas Sr-paraffin test has been held tobe highly
unreliable
532.Represents oeope in appellate courts If public prosecutor is nat
allowed: Office of the Solicitor General
533.0ffender at time of his trial for one crime shall have been
previously convicted by final judemert of another embraced in same
tile of Revised Penal Code: Recidivism
524.Offender hes been previously punished for offense which law
attachesequalorgreaterpenaltyorfortwoormoreciimestowhich
it attaches lighter peralty: Repetition or reiteration53%,
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convictionof crimes of seriou or ss serious physicalinjures,r0b0,
hutto,estafaorfalsification sfoundaultyofanyotsadcrimesthird
time oroftener: Habitual delinquency
‘Anypersonwhoshallcommifelonyafterhavingbeenconicted
byfinaljudgmentbeforebesinningto servesuchsentenceor while
serving such sentence shall be purished by maximum period
prescribed by law for new felory: Quastrecidivism
{Is therea complex crime when crime is committed to conceal
PART 2
CRIMINAL LAW & JURISPRUDENCE
1. “FRUIT OF THE POISONOUS TREE" is a doctrine in
evidence which means that the evidence obtained is
INADMISSIBLE.
2. Acase of atleast two convictions and & isa form of plurality
Of crimes like reiteration, habitual delinquency; that the first
Conviction must be final judgment and must take place prior to
the second conviction, and the subsequent conviction should be
for an offense committed before the commission of the offense
ln the prior conviction. This is a case of - RECIDIVISM
3. A disposition under which a defendant after conviction and
sentence Is released subject to the condtions imposed by the
Coutt subject to supervision is known as -PROBATION
4. A Filipino killed a Chinese on board the vessel beating the
flag of Mexico while the vessel was within the Philippine
terrtory. PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL LAW APPLIES.
5. Aform of document which consists of an agreement without
the intervention of a notary public: PRIVATE
6. A law enacted by Congress that imposes a penalty, other
than the Revised Penal Code-SPECIAL PENAL LAWS.
7. A law which is unfavorable to the accused is
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
8. Aperson asks for advice on how to file a case of concubinage
‘against his husband. Which of the folowing is allowed i order
to initiate the fling of the case of concubinage?
The case of concubinage can be initizted by complaint of
offended spouse.
‘THE CASE OF CONCUBINAGE CAN ONLY BE INITIATED
BY COMPLAINT OF OFFENDED SPOUSE.
[None of this.
The case of concubinage is publc offense, it can be initiated by
police.
9. A person is about to commit a erine in your presence, a3 @
police officer, wht will ou do to approximate course of acton
to do considering the cre is nat yet consummated? ARREST
‘THE PERSON WITHOUT WARRANT
10.A person whenever, having knowledge ofthe commission of,
the crime, without having participated therein, takes part
subsequent to its commission, either by profting themselves
are assisting the offenders to profit by the effects ofthe crime;
by concealing or destroying the body of the crime or assisting
the escave ofthe principals considered as-ACCESSORIES
11. ABORTION TO CONCEAL DISHONOR: Liable - 2.
pregnant woman, b. parents of the pregnant woman or either
of them
12. ACCOMPLICE -those persons who, not being included in
Principal, cooperate in the execution of the offense by
PREVIOUS or SIMULTANEOUS ACTS.
13, Ackrowledgment of quit JUDICIAL CONFESSION
14, Acts of DIRECT BRIBERY:
1. By agreeing to perform in consideration of promise or gift
an act constituting a crime,
2. By executing an act which does not constitute a crime in
Consideration of an offer or promise
3. By refraining from doing something which is his offidal duty
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another crime? No
GIVE A REWARD, MONEY OR ANYTHING IN
CONSIDERATION OF A CERTAIN REQUEST.
15, Admission made by a carty regarding another case not
subject ofthe trial is called EXTRA-JUDICIAL ADMISSION.
16. Adultery can also be charged to 2 man WHO ENGAGES,
‘CARNAL KNOWLEDGE TO A WOMAN KNOWING HER TO
‘BE MARRIED.
17. ADULTERY: Important Things ~
(1) Offenders: married woman and peramour (knowing her to
be married);
(@) Offended party: husband;
@) Violative act: married woman having sewual intercourse with
her paramour;
(4) Marriage between husband and wife: legitimate;
(5) MUST: offended party- legally married to offender at time
of criminal case;
(6) Offended party must be the offended spouse:
(7) Pialpil vs. Ibay - Somera, 174 SCRA 653-Foreigner husband
‘already. got divorce in his country before start of adultery
proceedings: no more adultery;
(8) Marriage not necessary valid; reason: “even i the mariage
be subsequently dedared void";
(@) Punishing adultery: reason ~
on family:
(10) How to prove carnal knowiedge? a. direct evidence, 6.
Croumstantial evidence;
(11) Per sexual intercourse = one crime of adultery;
(12) Essence of adultery: vioation of marital vow,
(13) Gist of crime: danger of intraducing souricus heirs in the
family into family;
(14) Abandonment without justifeation by offended spouse
mitigating circumstance;
(15) Paramour to be liable - MUST have knowedge that the
women is marred;
(16) In ili afairs: married man & married woman -both can
bbe charged and labie for concubinage and adultery;
(16) Effect of acquital of ore of offenders ~ NOT acquital of
other:
(17)Death of paramour-aduitery against unfaithful wife
continues;
(18) Death of offended party - a. before fling of complaint: no
more case of adultery b. after fling of complaint: adultery case
continues;
(19) Pardon by Offended Party-MUST: a. before fling of
Compaaint, b. inde both ofienders;
(20) ‘Sexual intercourse between’ offended husband and
Unfaithful wife (after husband leamed of unfaithfulness of wife)
vimobed pare
(21)Consent of Offended Party-ground for dismissal of adultery
18. Ater the arraignment ond pre-tral, the accused did not
apper to court anymore. Despite of due notice and warrant of
arrest te accused failed to appear. Can the court continue the
tral of the case? YES, THE COURT CAN CONTINUE THE
‘TRIAL THROUGH TRIAL IN ABSENTIA. NOTE: If the
accused's absence was BEFORE ARRAIGNMENT, the TRIAL
CANNOT PROCEED.
49. Ater the search, the officer should do INVENTORY OF
“THE EVIDENCE SEIZED UNDER OATH.
. vidlation of vows, b. attackRelationship,(2) Intoxication,(3) Degree of Instruction & (4)
Education
21, Ameng the persons who are criminally lable, those who
take direct part in the execution of the act; who directly force
Or induce another to comme it; and those who cooperate in the
commission of the offense by another act without which it
would not have been accomplished are considered-
PRINCIPALS
22. An admission made by a party in the course of the court
proceeding of the case is called JUDICIAL ADMISSION.
23. An appeal shall be taken by the accused to the appropriate
Court or tribunal in the manner prescribed by law and the rues
within 15 DAYS FROM THE PROMULGATION OR NOTICE
(OF THE JUDGMENT.
(1) A competent court may validly exerdse its criminal
Jurisdiction over a particular case only if it has acquired
jurisdiction over the SUBJECT MATTER.
(2) Acquired jurisdiction over the TERRITORY where the
offense was committed.
(3) Acquired jurisciction over the PERSON OF THE ACCUSED.
24, At the arraignment, the accused may be alowed by the trial
court to plead guity to a lesser offense which is necessaily
included in the offense charged with the prior express consent
of THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND THE OFFENDED
PARTY.
25. Cana judge issue a subpoena to require a witness totesty?
YES SUBPOENA AD TESTIFICANDUM to testi;
‘SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM-to bring relevant documents
26. Cardo is a resident of Valenzuela, he committed a «rime in
Manila against Jake, a resident of Caloocan. Where should the
cease be filed? MANILA
27. Carnal knowledge-COTTUS or COTTION
28, CONCUBINAGE: Important Things
(2) 3 ways of committing: 2.1 keeping mistress in conjugal
dwelling, b. sexual intercourse -a. under scandalous
circumstances, b. with woman not his wife, b. cohabiting
with woman not bis wife in any other place;
(2) Offenders: a. married man, b. woman with knowledge
that man is married;
(3) Offended party: wife;
(4) Essence of concubinage: violation of marital vow;
(5) Concubinage unlike adultery: no spurious offspring
Brought into family;
(6) Sexual relations with woman other than his wife - NOT
concubinage if not falling in any of 3 ways;
(7) Keeping a mistress in conjugal dwelling - taking by
husband of his mistress into conjugal house and living
together conjugally;
(8) Scandalous circumstances - NOT necessary in keeping
a mistress in the conjugal dwelling;
(9) MISTRESS -woman taken by accused into conjugal
dwelling as CONCUBINE;
(10) CONJUGAL DWELLING -tome of husband and wife even
if we happens to be temporarily absent on any account;
(11) Mistress being kept elsewhere | scandalous
circumstances: ELEMENT OF CRIME;
(12) Scandal - any reprehensble wod or deed that offends
public conscience, redounds to the detriment of the feelings of
hhonest persons, and gives occasion to the neighbors’ spiritual
damage or ruin: 1.iving in same room of house, 2. appearing
together in public, 3. performing acts in sight of community
Which dive rise ‘to critics and general protest among
‘neighbors;
(13) Under scandalous circumstances: act of sexial
Intercourse which may be proved by circumstantial evidence
(14) Best witnesses to prove scandalous circumstances-people
In te vicinity;
(15)When spies are employed, there is no evidence of
scandalous circumstances;
(16) Cohabiting with a woman in any other place-
scandalous crcumstances: NOT necessary;
(17) COHABIT -to dwell together, n the manner of husband
and wife, for some period oi time, as distinguished from
occasional, transient Interviews for unlawful intercourse;
cohabiting for a week, month, a year or longer
29. CONTINUED, CONTINUOUS or CONTINUING CRIME-
(1) A collector of @ commerical firm miseppropriates for his,
person use several amounts collected by him from different
persons.
@) A thiet who takes from the yard of 2 house two game
roosters belonging to two different persons
() Taking of six roosters from coop.
@) While the inhatitants of a barrio were working in a suger
rill, seven armed persons, vo had a general plan to comme
robbery against all those in the placed entered the mill and
while two of the bandits guarded the people with guns levelled
at them, five of them ransacked the houses for their personal
Properties.
(6) The several acts of ransacking the different houses were
‘ot unconnected and entirely distinct from one another.
(6) The accused and his companion ran amok in the
passengers’ section of the upper deck of 2 motorboat. Eleven
Persons were killed and twenty other persons were seriously
wounded by him and his companion.
30, CRIME-vication of a penal law that forbids or command
31. Criminal Jurisdiction
(1) JURISDICTION OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER;
(@) JURISDICTION OVER THE PERSON OF THE ACCUSED: and
(@)JURISDICTION OVER THE TERRITORY
32. Criminal law should be obligatory upon all persons residing
Within the state, subject to the principles of pubic international
law and treaty’ agreements. This refers to its characteristics,
called-GENERALITY
33, Curry deprived Paul of his libety. Cuny is a private
individual. Paul is e government employee. The investigation
revealed that deprivation of bert is without legal ground and
tne purpose o! Curry is to bring Paulto proper authorities.
What isthe crime committed by Curry? UNLAWFUL ARREST
34, Development of a Crime: I. INTERNAL ACTS- intent and
plans; usually not punishable; TLEXTERNAL ACTS - (1)
PREPARATORY ACT -Acts tending toward the crime; (2)
ACTS OF EXECUTION acis directly connected to the crime
35. DUPLICATE - counterpart produced by the same
impression as the original, or from the same matrix, or by
‘means of shafoaranhy including enlargement and miniatures,
(or by mechanical or electronic re-recording, or by chemical
‘eproduction or by ather equivalent process or technique thet
accurately reproduce the oricinal.
36. ELEMENTS OF ARBITRARY DETENTION (Art. 124):
(1) That the offender is a public officer or employee; (2) That
he detains a person; and (3) That the detention is without legal
grounds.
37. ELEMENTS OF ARBITRARY DETENTION (Art. 125): 1.
‘That the offender is @ public officer or employee; Il. That he
has detained a person for some legal grounds; and IIL. That he
fails to deliver such person to the proper judicial authorities
Within: (1) 12hrs for offenses punishable by light penalties or
their equvalent; (2) 18hrs for offenses punishable by
correctional penalties or their equivalent; or (3)36hi= fer
offenses punishable by effictve penalties or thelr equivalent.
38, ELEMENTS OF ARBITRARY DETENTION (Art. 126): 1.
‘That the offender isa public officer or employee; IL. That there
is a judicial or executive order for the release of a prisoner or
detention prisoner, or that there is a proceeding upon a petition
for the liberation of such person; and II. That the offender
without geod reason delays either:(1) The service of the notice
of such order to the prisoner;(2) The performance of such
Judicial or executive order forthe release ofthe prisoner; or (3)
‘The proceedings upon a petitton for the release of such person.
39, ELEMENTS OF DYING DECLARATION: (1) That death
imminent and the declarant is conscious ofthat fact; (2) That
the declaration refers to the cause and the surrounding
ccrcumstarces of such death;(3) That the declaration relates to
facts which the vicimis competent to testify to; and (4) That
the declaration 1s offered in a case wherein the dedarant’s
deathis the subject of the inquiry
40. ELEMENTS OF DYING DECLARATION:(1) That the
declaration must concern the cause and surrounding
Ccreumstances of the dediarant's death; (2) That atthe time the
declaration was made, the declarant was under @ consciousness,
of an impending death;(3) That the deciarant is competent as
‘a witness; and (4) That the declaration is offered in a criminal41. Elements of FRUSTRATED STAGE in the commission of
the crime: 1. The offender performs all the acts of execution;
2. All the acts performed would produce the felony as a
Consequence (belef of accused as to whether or not he had
performed all acts of execution immaterial); 3. But the felony
isnot produced; end 4.By reason of causes independent of the
will of the perpetrator. NOTE: Not an element of frustrated
felony: BY REASON OF SPONTANEOUS DESISTANCE OF THE
ACCUSED.
42, Euthanasia is also referred to as MERCY-KILLING.
43. Evidence addressed to the senses of the court which may
be viewed or exhibited are consdered OBJECT EVIDENCE.
44. Evidence on this matter shall never be allowed except when
it ‘tends to establish probability of the facts in issue
COLLATERAL MATTER.
45. Evidence which aside fiom being relevant affects the issue
in important and substantial matter. MATERIAL
46. Evidence which cannot be overcome or rebutted is known
as CONCLUSIVE.
47. Evidence which is allowed to be introduced since & is not
excluded by the rule or law is considered as COMPETENT.
48. Evidence which is sufficient to prove an issue unless
overcome or rebutted by other evidence is called PRIMA
FACIE.
49. Evidence, if it has such a relation to the fact in issue is
considered Relevant. executive and judicial departments of
the Philippines, (7) the laws of nature, (8) the measure of time,
and (9) the geographical dsions.
50. EXTRAJUDICIAL CONFESSION: when admissible - I. In
writing, I. Signed by person, IL. Presence of his counsel, or
(4) Parents,(2) Eder brothers & sisters, (3) His spouse, (4)
Municipal mayor, (5) Municipal judge, (6) District school
supervisor, (7) Priest or minister
51. FACTUM PROBANDUM - ultimate fact to be proven, or
the proposition to be established; REMEMBER THE U IN
PROBANDUM AND THE U IN ULTIMATE.
52. FACTUM PROBANS - evidertiary facts by which the
factum probandum will be proved, REMEMBER THE SOUND
OF S IN PROBANS AND EVIDENCE.
53. For a matter to be taken JUDICIAL NOTICE of by the
Coutts of law, it must be @ SUBJECT OF COMMON and GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE.
54. G.R.: Complaint or Information - MUST charge 1 offense;
ER. COMPLEX CRIME
55. GROUNDS FOR MOTION TO QUASH: (1) That the fects
charged do not constitute an offense: (2) That the court trying
the case has no jurisdiction over the offense charged;(3) That
the cour trying the case has no jurisdiction over the person of
the accused; (4) That the officer who filed the information had
‘no authority to do so; (5) That it does not conform substantially
to the prescibed form:(6) That more than one offense is
charged except when a single punishment for various offenses
is preseribed by law(7) That the criminal action or liability has
been extinguished; (8) That it contains averments which, if
true, would consttute a legal excuse or justficaton; and (9)
‘That the accused has been previously convicted or acquitted of
the offense charged, or the case against him was dismissed or
otherwise terminated witheut his express consent
'56. Hippolto killed Oligaryo, a twelve year olé gir. What crime
's committed by Hppoito? HOMICIDE
57. Homicide, with intent to kil, may be presumed through
Whet evdence? Intent to kill is conclusively presumed when
DEATH resuits; evidence of intent to kills important only in
attempted or frustrated homicide, INTENT TO KILL is usually
‘shown by the KIND OF WEAPON used and the LOCATION,
and NATURE OF THE WOUND.
58. How can successive penalty be applied? G.R.: When the
culprit has to serve two or more penalties, he shall serve
them SIMULTANEOUSLY if the nature of the penalties
will so permit. E.: If nature of penalties will not permit
SIMULTANEOUSLY, the penalties shall be executed
SUCCESSIVELY: 1. Death, 2.Reclusion perpetuo, 3. Recluson
temporal, 4. Prision mayor, 5. Prisioncorreccional,6.Arresto
mayor, 7. Arrestomeror, 8. Destiero, 8. Perpetual ebsolute
disqualifcation, 10 Temporal absolute disqualifcation. 11.
Suspension from public office, the right to vote and be voted
59, How will you able to determine the testimony of the witness
if the testimony will be hearsay? a. T will ask him what is his
relation tothe party
. I will as him why he is inthe vicinity ofthe crime
Lill ask him why he is wiling to testity
d. WILL ASK HIM IF HE HAS PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
60. Ifa crime is committed on board a foreign merchant vessel
while ina foreign port, save in cases covered by treaty
agreements, are subject to the jurisdiction ofthe local courts
Unless they affect only the vessel or those belonging to her and
do not involve the dignity ofthe host country or the tranquility,
ofthe iatter's por, then, what rue should apply? THEORY ON
‘TERRITORIALITY (ENGLISH RULE)
61. IfLakes kiled Ganda, hisillegtimate less than 3 days old
daughter, the crime convitted is INFANTICIDE.
2. Tf the accused is acquitted, can the complainant fle. an
appeal? NO
63. If you are an investigator, how will you ask a witness in
‘order for you to know whether or not his statement is hearsay?
‘Ask whether his statement is taken from his personal
knowledge.
6A, IF you're a police officer, whatis your advice ifthe offense
is less than one year and the two parties are in the same
barangay? ADVICE TO SETTLE ONLY IN BARANGAY.
65. IGNORANTIA LEGIS NON EXCUSAT ignorance of the
law excuses no one; offender is lable; ABERRATIO ICTUS -
mistake in the blow; offender is liable: ERROR IN
PERSONAE- mistake in identity; offender is liable; MISTAKE
OF FACT - a misapprehension fact which would have been true
had the facts been as he believed them to be.
66. Ina fire incident, fireman breaks ass. IS he lable? NO
67. In all criminal cases, accused is presumed innocent. Thus,
the prosecution has the burden of proof. Between the accused
and the prosecution, who should present the evidence first?
PROSECUTION; except ifthe accused interposes justifying or
‘exempting circumstances. In which case, the DEFENSE should
present the evidence first.
68. In all the criminal cases
cffended rarty: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
68. In criminal law, what are the circumstances where those
that have the effect of reducing the penalty because there i
diminution of any the elements of dolo or culpa, which makes
the voluntary or because of the lesser penversty of the
ffender? MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES
70. In criminal law, what are the circumstances wherein the
acts of the person are in accordance with the law and, hence,
he incurs no criminal and vil liabilty? JUSTIFYING
CIRCUMSTANCES
71. In criminal law, what are the circumstances which serve to
increase the penalty without exceeding the maximum provided
by the law because of the greater perversity ofthe offender as,
by the motivating power of the commission of the crime, the
time and place ofits commission, the means employed or the
personal circumstances of the offender? AGGRAVATING
CIRCUMSTANCES
72. Inits juridical sphere, it means by the suffering undergone,
because of the action of the socety, by one who commits 3
crime, hence, it can only be imposed after conviction in a
minal action. Whet is being deffved? PUNISHMENT
73. Inkiling Tsko, Kko used the presence of fou of his relatives
to ensure that Isko cannot retaliate against him. Which is the
applicable modifying Circumstance? AGGRAVATING
74. In the commission of the crime, the accused did nat stop
and spontaneously desisted until he executed all his acts and
did net produce the felony. The commission of the crime isin
FRUSTRATED STAGE.
75. In the heating of quasi-judicie! bodies, evidence needed to
estabish 2 fact should be SUBSTANTIAL.
76. In THEFT, CORPUS DELICTI has two elements, namely:
(1) that the PROPERTY WAS LOST BY THE OWNER, and
(2) that it was LOST BY FELONIOUS TAKING.
77. Instances when presence of accused is required by law: (1)
at ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEA, whether of innocence or of
guilt;(2) “during tial, whenever necessary for
IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES; and (3) atthe
PROMULGATION OF SENTENCE, unless it is for a light
is the