DEFINITION Flashcards
What is criminal law?
The branch or division of law which defines crime, treats of its nature and provide for their punishment
What is law?
It is a rule of conduct which is just an oblogatory.
What is omission?
It is a failure to do an act and refusal to do an act required by law.
It is an obligation or suffering
punishment
2 TYPES OF LAW IN RPC
GENERAL LAW (for all)
SPECIAL LAW(specific)
SPECIAL LAW vs SPECIAL PENAL LAW
special laws are directed at specific situations or entities, while special penal laws are specific laws that punish certain offenses:
what is executive order?
It is an order issued by the press related only to the implementation of the law with the executive branch of the government.
what are the steps in the enactment of law?
Bill—> R. A
3 readings—> Signature or vet of the president.
ORDINACES vs REPUBLIC ACT
ordinances- is specific in locality (City, municipal, prvinces)
republic act- nationwide
What is police power?
The power of the state to restrain or impose punishment of criminal
What is police power?
The power of the state to restrain or impose punishment of criminal
What is EW POST FACTO LAW?
A law which make a criminal an act done before the passage of the law and which was innocent when done.
What is bill of attainder?
It is a legislative act which inflicts punishment without trial
