Concept Flashcards
What is the title of the text being discussed?
The Revised Penal Code Articled 1-113 Luis B. Reye
Who is the author of the text?
Luis B. Reyes
How many articles are covered in the text?
113
What is the purpose of the Revised Penal Code?
To establish the penal laws of the Philippines
What is the penalty for a crime under the Revised Penal Code?
It depends on the specific offense committed
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in the context of the Revised Penal Code?
Felony refers to a serious crime, while misdemeanor refers to a less serious offense
True or False: The Revised Penal Code only applies to criminal offenses committed within the Philippines.
True
What is the punishment for a person found guilty of a crime under the Revised Penal Code?
It can range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense
What is the maximum penalty under the Revised Penal Code?
Death penalty
What is the minimum age of criminal responsibility under the Revised Penal Code?
15 years old
What is the definition of ‘malice’ in the context of the Revised Penal Code?
The intention to commit a wrongful act without justification or excuse
What does ‘actus reus’ refer to in criminal law?
The physical act of committing a crime
What is ‘mens rea’ in the context of criminal law?
The mental state or intention to commit a crime
What is the ‘presumption of innocence’ under the Revised Penal Code?
The principle that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty
What is ‘self-defense’ as a legal defense under the Revised Penal Code?
The use of reasonable force to protect oneself from harm
What is the ‘doctrine of double jeopardy’ in relation to criminal law?
A person cannot be tried or punished twice for the same offense
What is the ‘ex post facto law’ prohibition under the Revised Penal Code?
Laws that retroactively criminalize conduct are prohibited
What is ‘mitigating circumstances’ in the context of sentencing under the Revised Penal Code?
Factors that may reduce the severity of a punishment
What is ‘aggravating circumstances’ in the context of sentencing under the Revised Penal Code?
Factors that may increase the severity of a punishment
What is ‘corpus delicti’ in criminal law?
The body of the crime or the objective proof that a crime has been committed
What is the ‘principle of legality’ in the Revised Penal Code?
No crime or punishment without a law defining it
What is the ‘statute of limitations’ in the context of criminal law?
The time limit within which legal proceedings must be initiated
What is the difference between ‘attempted’ and ‘consummated’ crimes under the Revised Penal Code?
Attempted crimes involve an incomplete act, while consummated crimes are fully carried out
What is the ‘principle of proportionality’ in sentencing?
The punishment should be proportionate to the seriousness of the crime
What is ‘reclusion perpetua’ in the context of the Revised Penal Code?
A penalty of imprisonment for 20 years and 1 day to life imprisonment
