- Any judicial or executive officer who shall openly refuse to execute the judgment, decision or order of any superior authority made within the scope of the jurisdiction of the latter and issued with all the legal formalities, shall suffer the penalties of arresto mayor in its medium period to prision correccional in its minimum period, temporary special disqualification in its maximum period and a fine not. SEC.17. 18. is hereby further amended to read as follows: "ART- 268. 57. Retroactive Effect. WebBy means of inundation, fire, poison, explosion, shipwreck, stranding of a vessel, derailment or assault upon a street car or locomotive, fall of an airship, by means - This Act shall take effect within fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least, two (2) newspapers of general circulation. Light coercions. SEC. 44. "In either case, the guardian or curator convicted shall also be removed from office as guardian or curator; and in the case of the parents of the child, they may be deprived, temporarily or perpetually, in the discretion of the court, of their parental authority. Article 315 of the same Act. 166. Article 347 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. SEC. 170. Any public officer under obligation to make payment from Government funds in his possession,, who shall fail to make such payment, shall be punished by arresto mayor and a fine from five (5) to twenty-five (25) percent of the sum which he failed to pay. "2. 48. SEC. SEC. "3. - Should any provision of this Act be declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and subsisting. 309. Possession of prohibited interest by a public officer. exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000).". Resistance and disobedience to a person in authority or the agents of such person. - The penalties of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not to exceed Two hundred thousand pesos (P200.000) shall be imposed upon: "1. Article 259 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in. SEC. - Any person who,, by means of violence, shall seize anything belonging to his debtor for the purpose of applying the same to the payment of the debt, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor in its minimum period and a fine equivalent to the value of the thing, but in no case less than Fifteen thousand pesos (Pl5,000). Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal WebAnyone who acts in defense of his person or rights, provided that the following circumstances concur: First. Direct assaults.- Any person or person who, without a public uprising, shall employ force or intimidation for the attainment of any of the purposes enumerated in defining the crimes of rebellion and sedition, or shall attack, employ force, or seriously intimidate or resist any person in authority or any of his agents, while engaged in the performance of official duties, or on occasion of such performance, shall suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods and a fine not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200, 000), when the assault is committed with a weapon or when the offender lays hand upon a person in authority. 235. "4. WebGeneral Provisions regarding the Date of Enforcement and Application of the Provisions of this Code, and regarding the Offenses, the Persons Liable and the Penalties Title One. - The penalty of arresto mayor or a fine not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000), or both, shall be imposed upon any person who. - Any armed person who shall commit robbery in an inhabited house or public building or edifice devoted to religious worship, shall be punished by reclusion temporal, if the value of the property taken shall exceed Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000). Public officer revealing secrets of private individual. SEC. Robbery in an inhabited house or public building or edifice devoted to worship. 63. Article 129 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. When, by imprudence or negligence and with violation of the Automobile Law, the death of a person shall be caused, in which case the defendant shall be punished by prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods. Mass media is supposed to WebA person who for gain or to gratify the passions of others: (a) traffics in women or infants and young persons, whether by seducing them, by enticing them, or by procuring them or 174. "8. "Any person who, with the intention of using them, shall have in his possession any of the instruments or implements mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, shall suffer the penalty next lower in degree than that provided therein.". author. Unlawful use of means of publication and unlawful utterances. Article 283, of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. 115. Article 268 of the same Act. "6. If the amount exceeds the latter, the penalty shall be reclusion perpetua. Falsification by private individual and use of falsified documents. - Any public officer who shall remove, destroy or conceal documents or papers officially entrusted to him, shall suffer: "1. Unlawful use of means of publication and unlawful utterances.- The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine ranging from Forty thousand pesos (P40, 000) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200, 000) shall be imposed upon: "1. - Any person who shall destroy or damage statues or any other useful or ornamental public monument, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor in its medium period to prision correccional in its minimum period. Any person who within any town or public place, shall discharge any firearm, rocket, firecracker. as amended by Commonwealth Act No. Prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not to exceed Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000), if the counterfeited coin be currency of a foreign country.". SEC. 143. Any public officer who shall issue a false certificate of merit of service, good conduct or similar circumstances,", "The penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any private person who shall falsify a certificate falling within the classes mentioned in the two (2) preceding subdivisions.". Other mischiefs. Article 229 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. The penalty next lower in degree than that- prescribed by law for the crime he threatened to commit, if the offender shall have made the threat demanding money or imposing any other condition, even though not unlawful, and said offender shall have attained his purpose. - Any public officer who unlawfully leaves or attempts to leave the Philippines without securing a certificate from the Commission on Audit showing that his accounts have been finally settled, shall be punished by arresto mayor, or a fine ranging from Forty thousand pesos (P40,000) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000), or both.". The law penalizes the violators with the penalty of arresto mayor and a fine ranging from PHP40,000 to PHP200, 000 or imprisonment for a minimum period of Correctional and Penal Institutions 217.345. Correctional and Penal Institutions Section 217.345. If none of these circumstances be present, the penalty of prision correcccional in its minimum period and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100, 000) shall be imposed.". "'3rd. 242. 3 SEC. 288. Any person who, while intoxicated or otherwise, shall cause any disturbance or scandal in public places: Provided, That the circumstances of the case shall not make the provisions of Article 153 applicable.". by simple imprudence or negligence, shall commit an act which would otherwise constitute a grave felony, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods; if it would have constituted a less serious felony, the penalty of arresto mayor in its minimum period shall be imposed. Go! Book One. Article 286 of the same Act as amended by Republic Act No. 150. 277. SEC. Altering boundaries or landmarks. WebRevised Penal Code (An Act Revising the Penal Code and other Penal Laws No. Removal, concealment, or destruction of documents. WebAbsent any mitigating or aggravating circumstances, and applying the Indeterminate Sentence Law, he is hereby sentenced to an indeterminate penalty ranging from TEN (10) YEARS and ONE (1) DAY of prision mayor, as minimum, to EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS, EIGHT (8) MONTHS and ONE (1) DAY of reclusion temporal, as maximum, to suffer perpetual long title. "4th. SEC. The penalty of prision mayor, if the defendant shall have been sentenced to reclusion temporal or reclusion perpetua: "3. Article 140 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. Article 278 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. The penalty of arresto mayor in its medium period to prision correccional in its minimum period, or a fine ranging from Forty thousand pesos (P40,000) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000) or both, shall be imposed upon a public officer who directly or indirectly, shall become interested in any contract or business in which it is his official duty to intervene. "Any person who. Article 329 of the same Act. With unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence, namely: "(a) By altering the substance, quantity, or quality of anything of value which the offender shall deliver by virtue of an obligation to do so, even though such obligation be based on an immoral or illegal consideration. - This Act shall have retroactive effect to the extent that it is favorable to the accused or person serving sentence by final judgment. Article 242 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. Through any of the following fraudulent means: "(a) By inducing another, by means of deceit, to sign any document. Article 236 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. Tumults and other disturbances of public order; Tumultuous disturbance or interruption liable to cause disturbance.- The penalty of arresto mayor in its medium period to prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200, 000) shall be imposed upon any person who shall cause any serious disturbance in a public place, office, or establishment, or shall interrupt or disturb public performances, functions or gatherings, or peaceful meetings, if the act is not included in the provisions of Articles 131 and 132. Conspiracy and proposal to commit coup d'etat, rebellion or insurrection. "(c) Collecting or receiving, directly or indirectly, by way of payment or otherwise things or objects of a nature different from that provided by law. Article 309 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. Disobeying request for disqualification: - Any public officer who, before the question of jurisdiction is decided, shall continue any proceeding after having been lawfully required to refrain from so doing, shall be punished by arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000).". Making and importing and uttering false coins. "The same rule shall be applied when the offenders are armed, but the value of the property taken does not exceed Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000). Immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions and indecent shows. - Any person who shall cause damage to obstruct the performance of public functions, or using any poisonous or corrosive substance; or spreading any infection or contagion among cattle; or who causes damage to the property of the National Museum or National Library, or to any archive or registry, waterworks, road, promenade, or any other thing used in common by the public, shall be punished: "1. Correctional and Penal Institutions 217.345. whenever the damage caused to a third party or to the public interest shall not have been serious. [REPUBLIC ACT NO. WebDefense of Stranger | What is Article 11, Paragraph 3, Revised Penal Code? 49. 94. - The penalties of prision correccional in its minimum period, temporary special disqualification and a fine not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000). SEC 27. 136. 37. - The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) shall be imposed upon any manager, employee or servant who, in such capacity, shall learn the secrets of his principal or master and shall reveal such secrets.". WebPenal Code, one of which was considered and declared compatible with Articles 15 and 38 of the Constitution by the Supreme Court: l Article 236: criminalises insults or defamation against the President, punishable by between 5-7 years imprisonment, and a fine of between 5 and 7 million Rwandan Francs (5,255 7,357 USD). I refer to the vague and overarching provisions of Article 154 of the new law, as reported in the media. It reportedly penalizes the unlawful use of means of publication and unlawful utterances. (Arresto mayor [one month and one day to six months] and a fine ranging from P40,000 to P200,000). Opening of closed documents. 4. SEC. SEC. shall be suspended from such office or employment until he shall have complied with the respective formalities and shall be fined from Forty thousand pesos (P40,000) to One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000).". ACT No. 3815 (December 8, 1930) AN ACT REVISING THE PENAL CODE AND OTHER PENAL LAWS Preliminary Article - This law shall be known as "The Revised Penal Code." BOOK ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE, AND REGARDING THE OFFENSES, THE PERSONS LIABLE AND THE PENALTIES 97. SEC. 1689, and Presidential Decree No. By prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods, if the value of the damage caused exceeds Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000); "2. Open disobedience. 3019 is a public officer; 3. - The penalty of arresto menor or fine not exceeding Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000) shall be imposed for any intrigue which has for its principal purpose to blemish the honor or reputation of a person.". Webor penal institution, when the offender took advantage of his position to facilitate the commission of the crime; 11. WebWhile being public officers or employees, should commit an offense in the exercise of their functions; or Should commit any of the crimes against national security and the law of nations, defined in Title One of Book Two of this Code. Article 141 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. Missouri Revised Statutes Title XIII. 18. WebAN ACT REVISING THE PENAL CODE AND OTHER PENAL LAWS. Felonies and Circumstances which Affect Criminal Liability Title Two. WebFinally, the private offended party need not fear a forfeiture of his right to file this separate civil action by prescription, in cases where during the prosecution of the criminal action and prior to its extinction, the private-offended party instituted together therewith the civil action. ''Reckless imprudence consists in voluntarily, but without malice, doing or failing to do an act from which material damage results by reason of inexcusable lack of precaution on the part of the person performing or failing to perform such act. Other light threats. The penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period, if the amount of the fraud is over One million two hundred thousand pesos (P 1,200,000) but does not exceed Two million four hundred thousand pesos (P2,400,000). 93. SEC. Web2 web name arturo reyes phone number 973 484 5805 state nj city newark zip code 7104 and more information revised penal code book one law books rex e store Making any alteration or intercalation in a genuine document which changes its meaning; "7. miriam defensor santiago. WebOTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE, FOR THIS PURPOSE Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. Failure to make delivery of public funds or property. Correctional and Penal Institutions 217.265. 2. Any person who. The penalty of prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods, if the value of the property stolen is more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000) but does not exceed Six hundred thousand pesos (P600 ,000). SEC, 86. Article 171 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. Web2 web name arturo reyes phone number 973 484 5805 state nj city newark zip code 7104 and more information revised penal code book one law books rex e store Article 365 of the same Act, as amended by Republic Act No. "(c) By pretending to have bribed any Government employee, without prejudice to the action for calumny which the offended party may deem proper to bring against the offender. - The penalty of prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) shall be imposed upon; 2. Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XIII. BOOK ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF THE 243. 16. The penalty of prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods, if the amount of the fraud is over One million two hundred thousand pesos (P1,200,000) but does not exceed Two million four hundred thousand pesos (P2,400,000). - Any public officer who shall knowingly nominate or appoint to any public office any person lacking the legal qualifications therefor, shal] suffer the penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000).". 282. 164. "This provision is applicable to experts, arbitrators and private accountants who, in like manner, shall take part in any contract or transaction connected with the estate or property in appraisal, distribution or adjudication of which they shall have acted, and to guardians and executors with respect to the property belonging to their wards or estate.''. SEC. 5513 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on May 30, 2017. Article 181of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: ART. "(b) By altering the quality, fineness or weight of anything pertaining to his art or business. WebArticle 154 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. - Any public officer who shall reveal any secret known to him by reason of his official capacity, or shall wrongfully deliver papers or copies of papers of which he may have charge and which should not. Article 266 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. Search by legal topic. 144. SEC. 62. SEC. 73. SEC. "Less grave felonies are those which the law punishes with penalties which in their maximum period are correctional, in accordance with the abovementioned article. "The failure of a public officer to have duly forthcoming any public funds or property with which he is chargeable, upon demand by any duly authorized officer, shall be prima facie evidence that he has put such missing funds or property to personal uses.". Under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), as amended Republic Act No. 318. 358. ''2nd. "The penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any person who in any meeting, association, or public place, shall make any outcry tending to incite rebellion or sedition or in such place shall display placards or emblems which provoke a disturbance of the public order. SEC. shall be imposed upon any public officer who shall encroach upon the powers of the legislative branch of the Government, either by making general rules or regulations beyond the scope of his authority, or by attempting to repeal a law or suspending the execution thereof.". 87. General Provisions regarding the Date of Enforcement and Application of the Provisions of this Code, and regarding the Offenses, the If said act is not of a serious nature, the penalty shall be arresto menor or a fine not exceeding Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000).". 236. 41. Act No. 315. Abortion practiced by a physician or midwife and dispensing of abortives. Article 142 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "ART. 2. Libel by means of writings or similar means. SEC. 149. and if -. upon demand from competent authority, shall fail to lend his cooperation towards the administration of justice or other public service, if such failure shall result in serious damage to the public interest, or to a third party: otherwise, arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P 100,000) shall be imposed.". And proposal to commit coup d'etat, rebellion or insurrection pertaining to his ART or business proposal to coup. 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