Article 9

Question 1

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

Answer 1

death penalty

Question 2

AFFLICTIVE PENALTIES

Answer 2

• When there are two or more distinct penalties, the higher or highest of the penalties must be an afflictive penalty
• If there are two or more distinctive periods corresponding to different penalties, the higher or maximum period must be that of afflictive penalty
• 2 periods of afflictive penalty/ 2 periods of different afflictive penalties, the offense for which it is prescribed is grave felony.

Reclusion perpetua, reclusion temporal, perpetual or temporary absolute disqualification,
perpetual or temporary special disqualification, prision mayor

Question 3

CORRECTIONAL PENALTIES

Answer 3

• For distinct penalties: the higher or the highest of the penalties.
• For distinct periods to different divisible penalties: higher or maximum period.
• 2 periods of correctional penalty/ 2 periods of different correctional penalties: like destierro and
  arresto mayor, the offense for which it is prescribed is a less grave felony

Prision correccional, arresto mayor, suspension, destierro

Question 4

ARRESTO MENOR, P200 FINE

Answer 4

• Exactly P200 = light felony
• More than P200 = less grave felony
• Fine not exceeding P6,000 = correctional penalty
• More than P6,000 = grave felony/ afflictive penalty