CRIMINAL LAW

SY 2015-2016 Case Syllabus

BOOK 1 REVISED PENAL CODE and related SPECIAL LAWS

1. Fundamental Principles

A. Criminal Law
- Mala in Se; Mala Prohibita; Violation of Special Laws
- Corpuz vs. People GR180016 April 29, 2014
- Loney vs. People 482 SCRA 195 February 10, 2006
- Crimes; Felonies; Offenses
- Construction of Penal Laws
- Construction of the Revised Penal Code

B. Scope of Application
- Generality (definition and exceptions)
- Territoriality (definition and exceptions)
- Prospectivity (definition; exceptions; effects of repeal of penal law)
- People vs. Simon 234 SCRA 555

C. Limitations on the Power of Congress to Enact Penal Laws

- Equal Protection
- Due Process
- Ex Post Facto Law;
- Bill of Attainder
- Non-Imposition of Cruel and Unusual Punishment
- RA 9346: Non-Imposition of Death Penalty

II. Felonies

A. Classifications (Intentional and Culpable Felonies)

- Ivler vs. San Pedro GR172716 November 17, 2010

B. Elements of Criminal Liability

C. Impossible Crime in relation to Article 59, RPC

- Intod vs. CA 215 SCRA 52 October 12, 1992
- Jacinto vs. CA GR 162540 July 13, 2009

D. Stages of Execution
- Consummated
- Frustrated
- Attempted
- Felonies with NO Frustrated Stage (Rape and Theft)
- Valenzuela vs. People GR 160188 June 21, 2007
- People vs. Quinanola GR 126148 May 5, 1999
- People vs. Orande 415 SCRA 699 November 12, 2003
- Classes of Crimes (Material and Formal)

E. Conspiracy and Proposal to Commit a Crime

- People vs. Larranaga 421 SCRA 530 February 3, 2004
- People vs. Carandang GR 175926 July 6. 2011
- People vs. Dadao, et.al. GR 201860 January 22, 2014
- People vs. Feliciano, Jr. GR 196735 May 5, 2014
 - People vs. Bokingco GR 187536 August 10, 2011
- Go-Tan vs. Tan GR168852 Sept. 30, 2008
- People vs. Morilla GR 189833 February 5, 2014

F. Multiple/Repeat Offenders
- Recidivism
- Reiteracion
- Quasi-Recidivism
- Habitual Delinquency

G. Continuing Crimes
- Delito Continuado
- Santiago vs. Garchitorena 228 SCRA 214 (1993)
- Transitory Crimes
- Continued Crimes

H. Complex Crimes and Special Complex Crimes

- People vs. Nelmida GR 184500 September 11, 2012
- People vs. Punzalan GR 199892 December 10, 2012
- People vs. Dulay GR 194629 April 21, 2014

III. Circumstances Affecting Criminal Liability

A. Justifying Circumstances
- Article 11, RPC
- Dela Cruz vs. People GR 189405 November 19, 2014
- Guevarra vs. People GR 170462 February 5, 2014
- People vs. Sevillano GR200800 February 9, 2015
- Battered Woman Syndrome (RA 9262)

B. Exempting Circumstances
- Article 12, RPC
- Absolutory Causes (RPC and Special Penal laws)
- RA 9344 Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act as amended by RA 10630
- Madali vs. People 595 SCRA 274 August 4, 2009
- People vs. Sarcia 599 SCRA 20 Sept. 10, 2009
- People vs. Mantalaba GR 186227 July 20, 2011

C. Mitigating Circumstances
- Article 13, RPC (Privileged; Ordinary)
- Nizurtado vs. Sandiganbayan 239 SCRA 33 (1994), (Prater
Intentionem appreciated in malversation)
- Bongalon vs. People GR 169533 March 20, 2013
- Mariano vs. People GR 178145 July 7, 2014

D. Aggravating Circumstances
- Article 14, RPC
- Classifications (Qualified/Qualifying/Special/Specific/Inherent/Generic)
- People vs. Nazareno GR 196434 October 24, 2012
- Fantastico vs. Malicse, Sr. GR 190912 January 12, 2015
- People vs. Vilbar GR 186541 February 1, 2012
- People vs. Matibag GR 206381 March 15, 2015
- Aggravating Circumstances in Special Penal laws

E. Alternative Circumstances
- Article 15, RPC (Relationship; Intoxication; Degree of Instruction)
IV. Persons Criminally Liable

A. Degree of Participation
- Articles 16 to 20, RPC
- Principals
- Accomplices
- People vs. Gamboa,et.al. GR 172707 October 1, 2013
- Accessories
- PD 1612 Anti-Fencing
- PD 1829 Obstruction of Justice

V. Penalties

A. Article 21, RPC

B. Classification of Penalties
- People vs. Bon GR# 166401 October 30, 2006
- People vs. Arrojado 350 SCRA 679 (2001) (reclusion perpetua remains
to be indivisible)

C. Application of Penalties
- Indeterminate Sentence Law (ISLAW)
- People vs. Temporada GR 173473 December 17, 2008

- Probation Law, PD 968 as amended by RA 10707

- Moreno vs. COMELEC GR168550 August 10, 2006 (An
application for probation renders the conviction final but NOT
executory. Thus, a probationer is NOT serving his sentence if
under probation.)
- Colinares vs. People GR 182748 December 13, 2011
- Villareal vs. People GR 151258 December 1, 2014

- RA 9346 Non-Imposition of Death Penalty

- RA 10630 Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System
- in relation to PD 603 Child and Youth Welfare Code
- Article 70, RPC Three-Fold Rule
- RA 10592 Amending Articles 29, 94, 97, 98 and 99 of the RPC
- Preventive Imprisonment
- Good Conduct Allowance
- Subsidiary Imprisonment

VI. Modification and Extinction of Criminal Liabilities

A. Article 89, RPC (Total Extinction)

- Death
- People vs. Bayot GR 200030 April 18, 2012
- People vs. Amistoso GR 201447 August 28, 2013
- People vs. Consorte GR 194068 November 26, 2014
- Service of Sentence
- Amnesty
- Absolute Pardon
- Prescription of Crimes (RPC and Special Penal Laws)
- SEC vs. Interport Resources Corp. GR135808 October 6, 2008
(The law requires that criminal complaints for violation of the
Securities Regulation Code be filed with the SEC. Thus, such
filing already interrupts the prescriptive period.)
- Prescription of Penalties
 - Pardon by the Offended Party
- Subsequent Valid Marriage (Offender and Offended Party)

B. Article 94, RPC (Partial Extinction) as amended by RA 10592

VII. Civil Liabilities Arising from Crimes (Article 100, RPC)

A. Primary and Subsidiary Civil Liabilities

B. Kinds of Civil Liabilities
- Restitution
- Reparation of Damage Caused
- Indemnification of Consequential Damages

BOOK 2 REVISED PENAL CODE and related SPECIAL LAWS

1. TITLE 1: Crimes against National Security and the Law of Nations

A. Articles 114 to 123, RPC

B. RA 9372 Human Security Act
C. PD 532 Anti-Piracy Act
D. RA 6235 Anti-Hijacking Law

II. TITLE 2: Crimes against the Fundamental Law of the State

A. Articles 124 to 133, RPC

B. RA 9372 Human Security Act
C. RA 9745 Anti-Torture Act

III. TITLE 3: Crimes against Public Order

A. Articles 134 to 159, RPC

- People vs. Estonilo GR 201565 October 13, 2014
- Sydeco vs. People GR 202692 November 12, 2014
B. PD 1866 as amended by RA 8294 as further amended by RA 10591
Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
C. RA 9372 Human Security Act (Punishable Acts; Absorption Principle)

IV. TITLE 4: Crimes against public interest

A. Articles 161 to 187, RPC

B. RA 9194 Anti-Money Laundering Act
C. RA 1405 Bank Secrecy Act
D. RA 6426 Foreign Currency Deposit Act

V. TITLE 5: RA 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and its

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
- People vs. Morilla GR 189833 February 5, 2014
- People vs. Rolando Laylo GR 192235 July 6, 2011

VI. TITLE 6: Crimes against Public Morals

A. Articles 200 to 202, RPC

B. RA 9208 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
C. RA 7877 Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
D. PD 1602 Anti-Gambling Act as amended by RA 9287
E. RA 9995 Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act
VII. TITLE 7: Crimes Committed by Public Officers

A. Articles 203 to 245, RPC

- Torres vs. People GR 175074 Aug. 31, 2011
- Cantos vs. People GR 184908 July 3, 2013

B. RA 6713 Code of Conduct & Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Employees

C. RA 3019 Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act as amended

- Javier vs. Sandiganbayan GR 147026-27 Sept. 11, 2009
- Ambil Jr, vs. Sandiganbayan GR 175457 July 6, 2011

D. RA 7080 Anti-Plunder Act as amended

E. PD 46 Punishing Public Officials/Employees who Receive and Private
Persons who Give Gifts on any Occasion, including Christmas
F. RA 9485 Anti-Red Tape Act
G. RA 9745 Anti-Torture Act

VIII. TITLE 8: Crimes against Persons

A. Articles 246 to 266, RPC

- People vs. Caoile GR203041 June 5, 2013
- People vs. Gurtierez GR 208007 April 2, 2014
- People vs. Crisostomo GR 196435 January 29, 2014
- People & AAA vs. CA GR 183652 February 25, 2015
- People vs. Laoag GR 178321 October 5, 2011
- People vs. Cataytay GR 196315 October 22, 2014
- People vs. Joson GR 206393 January 21, 2015
- People vs. Candellada GR 189293 July 10, 2013
- People vs. Cial GR 191362 October 9, 2013
- People vs. Lucena GR 190632 February 26, 2014
- People vs. Jumawan GR 187495 April 21, 2014

B. RA 9262 Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act

-Del Socorro vs.Van Wilsem GR 193707 December 10, 2014

C. RA 7610 Anti-Child Abuse Law

- Bongalon vs. People GR 169533 March 20, 2013
- Rosaldes vs. People GR 173988 October 8, 2014
- People vs. Chingh GR# 178323 March 16, 2011 (Rape by sexual assault
of a minor below 12 years old is “lascivious conduct” under Section 5[b].)

D. RA 9775 Anti-Child Pornography Act

E. RA 8049 Anti-Hazing Law

IX. TITLE 9: Crimes against Personal Liberty and Security

A. Articles 267-292, RPC

- People vs. Dionaldo GR#207949 July 23, 2014
- People vs. Mirandilla, Jr. GR 186417 July 27, 2011

B. RA 9165 – Section 29
C. RA 9208 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act as amended by RA 10364
D. RA 4200 Anti-Wire Tapping Act
E. PD 603 – Section 59
X. TITLE 10: Crimes against Property

A. Articles 293 to 332, RPC

- People vs. Balute GR 212932 January 21, 2015
- People vs. Orosco GR 209227 March 25, 2015
- People vs. Barra GR 198020 July 10, 2013
- Fransdilla vs. People G.R.197562 April 20, 2015
- People vs. Nielles GR 200308 February 23, 2015
- Zapanta cs. People GR 170863 March 20, 2013
- Carganillo vs. People GR 182424 September 22, 2014
- Corpuz vs. People GR 180016 April 29, 2014
- People vs. Wagas GR 157943 September 4, 2013
- Intestate Estate of Manolita Gonzales vda. De Carungcong vs.
People GR 181409 Feb.11, 2010

B. PD 1689 Syndicated Estafa

- People vs. Tibayan GR 209655 January 14, 2015
- Hao vs. People GR 183345 September 17, 2014

C. RA 8042 Migrant Workers & Overseas Filipino Act

Sections 6 and 7 – Illegal Recruitment (committed by a syndicate and in
large scale

D. PD 1612 Anti-Fencing Law

- Ong vs. People GR 190475 April 10, 2013
- People vs. Dimat GR 181184 January 25, 2012

E. RA 6539 Anti-Carnapping Act as amended by RA 7659

- People vs. Lagat GR 187044 September 14, 2011

F. PD 1613 The Law on Arson

- Buebos & Buebos vs. People GR 163938 March 28, 2008
- People vs. Macabando GR 188708 July 31, 2013

G. BP 22 Bouncing Checks Law (include Administrative Circulars No. 12-

2000 and 13-2001
- Campos vs. People & FWCC GR 187401 September 17, 2014
- Lim vs. People GR 190834 December 3, 2014

H. RA 7832 Anti-Electricity Pilferage Act

I. PD 705 Forestry Code
J. RA 8550 Illegal Fishing Act as amended by RA 10654
K. RA 8484 Access Devise Regulation Act

XI. TITLE 11: Crimes against Chastity

A. Articles 334, 336 to 346, RPC

- People vs. Amaro GR 199100 July 18, 2014
- People vs. Cayanan GR 200080 Sept. 18, 2013

B. RA 9995 Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act

C. RA 7610 Anti-Child Abuse Act
D. RA 9208 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act as amended by RA 10364
E. RA 9262 Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act
XII. TITLE 12: Crimes against the Civil Status of Persons

A. Articles 347 to 350, 352, RPC

- Morigo vs. People GR# 145226, February 6, 2004 (Bigamy)

XIII. TITLE 13: Crimes against Honor

A. Articles 353 to 364, RPC

B. RA 10175 Cybercrime Prevention Act

XIV. TITLE 14: Criminal Negligence

A. Article 365, RPC

- Ivler vs. Hon. Modesto GR 172716 Nov. 17, 2010
- Mariano vs. People GR178145 July 7, 2014
- Gonzaga vs. People GR195671 January 21, 2015

B. RA 10586 Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act

C. RA 4136 Land Transportation and Traffic Regulation Code