Illegal Assemblies and Associations

Question 1

What are the articles under Illegal Assemblies and Associations?

Answer 1

Article 146: Illegal Assembly

Article 147: Illegal Associations

Question 2

What are the elements of Article 146

Answer 2

1. Any meeting attended by ARMED persons for the purpose of committing any of the crimes punishable under the code
2. Any meeting in which the audience (armed OR not) IS INCITED to commit the crime of treason, rebellion, insurrection, sedition, or assault upon a person in authority or his agents

Question 3

Qualify “meeting”

Answer 3

Gathering or a group of people whether MOVING or in a FIXED place

Question 4

Must there be armed men? If so, how many at least?

Answer 4

No, the only requirement for armed men is for the purpose of committing any of the crimes punishable under the code.

Reyes suggests at least 4 must be armed

Question 5

Who are liable under Article 146?

Answer 5

Organizers, leaders, those who are just present (with intent)

Question 6

What is the penalty of Article 146?

Answer 6

Prision Coreccional in its maximum period - Prision Mayor in its medium period = Organizers or leaders attended by armed persons, or those incited

Arresto Mayor = Merely present

Prision Correcional = Armed

Question 7

Who is considered the leader?

Answer 7

One who carries an unlicensed firearm

Question 8

What is Article 147?

Answer 8

Illegal Associations

Question 9

What are the elements of Article 147?

Answer 9

1. Associations totally or partially organized for the purpose of committing any of the crimes punishable under the code
2. Associations totally or partially organized for some purpose contrary to public morals

Question 10

Who are liable under Article 147?

Answer 10

Founders, directors, president, members

Question 11

What is the penalty of Article 147?

Answer 11

Prision Coreccional in its minimum period - medium period and a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos

Question 12

What is RA 1700?

Answer 12

Anti-Subversion Act