Definition and Source
What principle of criminal law states that Philippine penal laws apply to all persons who reside or sojourn in Philippine territory, regardless of nationality?
What is Generality (RPC Art. 2 and NCC Art. 14)
Felonies committed with dolo require three elements: freedom, intelligence, and this third key element.
What is Intent?
What stage of execution is reached when the offender performs all acts of execution that should produce the felony, but it is not produced due to causes independent of their will?
What is a Frustrated Felony?
What requisite is indispensable and common to Self-Defense, Defense of Relatives, and Defense of Strangers under Article 11?
What is Unlawful Aggression?
How does the legal status of an imbecile differ from that of an insane person under Article 12, paragraph 1?
What is an imbecile is exempt in all cases, whereas an insane person is liable if they acted during a lucid interval?
Under the Warship Rule in Public International Law, why are foreign warships exempt from Philippine criminal jurisdiction even while in domestic ports?
What is because a warship is considered an extension of the territory of its home state?
Offenses penalized under special penal laws that are wrong because the law prohibits them are classified under what doctrine?
What is Mala prohibita?
What stage of execution occurs when the offender begins the commission of a felony directly by overt acts, but does not perform all acts of execution due to some cause or accident other than spontaneous desistance?
What is an Attempted Felony?
Under Defense of Relatives, up to what degree of consanguinity or affinity does the law extend protection?
What is up to the 4th civil degree?
Under Republic Act No. 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, as amended), what is the minimum age of absolute criminal irresponsibility?
What is 15 years of age and below?
What rule under extraterritorial jurisdiction allows the Philippines to prosecute crimes committed on a Philippine ship or airship while on the high seas or in foreign airspace?
What is Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Revised Penal Code (or Territoriality/Extraterritorial Exception)?
In crimes classified as mala prohibita, what element is unnecessary to establish criminal liability?
What is Criminal Intent (or Dolo/Good Faith)?
Under Article 8, conspiracy and proposal to commit a crime are punishable only in cases where...
What is "where the law specifically provides a penalty for them"?
What condition under State of Necessity (Art. 11, par. 4) allows a person to injure another's property or cause harm to avoid an evil or injury?
What is when the evil sought to be avoided actually exists and is greater than that caused to avoid it?
A minor over 15 but under 18 years of age is exempt from criminal liability unless it is proven that they acted with what element?
What is Discernment?
Under Article 22 of the RPC, when may a penal law be given retroactive effect?
What is when it favors the accused, provided they are not a habitual criminal?
What article of the Revised Penal Code states that the RPC shall be supplementary to special penal laws unless the special law provides otherwise?
What is Article 10?
Under the doctrine of conspiracy, what is the criminal liability of one conspirator for the acts committed by their co-conspirators in furtherance of the common plan?
What is "the act of one is the act of all" (equal liability as principals)?
What statutory privilege under R.A. No. 9262 allows a victim spouse/partner to invoke self-defense even without the element of immediate unlawful aggression at the time of the offense?
What is Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS)?
What four elements must concur for an "Accident" under Article 12, paragraph 4 to completely exempt a person from liability?
What are: (1) Performing a lawful act; (2) With due care; (3) Causing injury by mere accident; and (4) Without fault or intention of causing it?
What Latin maxim embodies the rule that no act can be punished as a crime unless there is a specific law defining and penalizing it at the time of its commission?
What is "Nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege"?
Under US v. Ah Chong, an act committed under an honest mistake of fact negates intent provided the mistake was not due to this.
What is Fault or Negligence (Culpa)?
Why is there no frustrated stage in the crime of Theft according to Valenzuela v. People?
What is because once the offender gains complete control over the property (even briefly), the theft is fully Consummated?
To successfully claim "Fulfillment of Duty" under Art. 11, par. 5, what two requisites must concur?
What are: (1) The offender acted in the performance of a duty or lawful exercise of a right/office; and (2) The injury caused or offense committed was the necessary consequence of such performance/exercise?
What exempting circumstance applies when a person fails to perform an act required by law because they are prevented by an insurmountable, lawful, or physical obstacle?
What is Insuperable or Lawful Cause (Art. 12, par. 7)?