UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN (PEN)COLLEGE OF LAW

CRIMINAL LAW 22nd Semester, AY 2014-2015

ATTY. ROBERT V. OCAMPO, SR., CPAInstructor

COURSE OUTLINE

BOOK TWO – CRIMES AND PENALTIES

TITLE ONE – CRIMES AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE LAW OF NATIONS1. Articles 114 to 1232. R.A. No. 76593. P.D. No. 532 (Anti – Piracy and Anti – Highway Robbery)4. R.A. No. 6235 (Anti – Hijacking Law)5. Article 114. Treason - elements6. Cases relative to treason:

a) U.S. vs Abad, 1 Phil 437b) People vs Marcaida, 79 Phil 283c) People vs Martin, 86 Phil 204d) People vs Morales, 91 Phil 445e) People vs Flavier, 89 Phil 15f) People vs Adriano, 78 Phil 566 [G.R. No. L-477, June 1947]g) Laurel vs Misa, 77 Phil 856h) U.S. vs delos Reyes, 3 Phil 349i) U.S. vs Lagnason, 3 Phil 495 (read the dissenting opinion of Justice Johnson)j) Cramer vs U.S., 65 Supreme Court 918, April 23, 1945k) People vs Roble, 83 Phil 1l) People vs Mangahas, 93 Phil 1113m) People vs Fernando, 79 Phil 719n) People vs Muñoz, et.al., 79 Phil 702o) People vs Nuñez, 85 Phil 448p) People vs Canibas, 85 Phil 469q) People vs Villanueva, 92 Phil 637r) People vs Godinez, 79 Phil 776s) People vs de Castro, 84 Phil 118t) People vs Badili, 84 Phil 71u) People vs Balingit, 83 Phil 881v) People vs Dumapit, 84 Phil 698w) People vs Navea, 87 Phil 1x) People vs Adlawan, 83 Phil 194y) People vs Butawan, 83 Phil 440z) People vs Tuason, 84 Phil 670aa) People vs Prieto, 80 Phil 143bb) People vs Victoria, 78 Phil 129cc) People vs San Juan, 89 Phil 359dd) Sec. 4, Rule 133, Revised Rules of Courtee) People vs Abad, 78 Phil 766ff) People vs Agpangan, 79 Phil 334gg) People vs Flores, 85 Phil 403hh) People vs Ecleto, 84 Phil 121ii) People vs Concepcion, 84 Phil 789jj) People vs Lansanas, 82 Phil 193kk) Enrile vs Judge Salazar, et.al., 168 SCRA 217 ll) People vs Caña, 87 Phil 577mm) People vs Ortega, 92 Phil 263nn) People vs Manayao, 78 Phil 721oo) People vs Villanueva, 104 Phil 450

7. Art. 115. Conspiracy and proposal to commit treason:a) U.S. vs Bautista, et.al., 6 Phil 581

8. Art. 116. Misprision of treason:a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Caballeros, et.al., 4 Phil 350

9. Art. 117. Espionage:a) Elementsb) Commonwealth Act No. 616

10. Art. 118. Inciting to war or giving motives for reprisals:a) Elements

11. Art. 119. Violations of neutrality:a) Elements

12. Art. 120. Correspondence with hostile country:a) Elements

13. Art. 121. Flight to enemy’s country:a) Elements

14. Art. 122. Piracy.a) Read R.A. No. 6235 (The Anti-Hijacking Law)b) Read P.D. No. 532 as superseded by RA 7659c) Elementsd) Case: People vs Lol-lo, et.al., 43 Phil 19

15. Art. 123. Qualified piracy.a) Read R.A. No. 9372 (Human Security Act of 2007)b) Read P.D. No. 1613 (The Law on Arson)c) Read R.A. No. 5207 (Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968)d) Read P.D. No. 1866 as amended by R.A. No. 8294 (Illegal Possession of Firearms)e) Elementsf) Case – People vs Ang Cho Kio, 95 Phil 475

TITLE TWO - CRIMES AGAINST THE FUNDAMENTAL LAWS OF THE STATE

1. Articles 124 to 1332. Sections 1, 2, 4 and 5, Article III, 1987 Constitution3. Sec. 5, Rule 113, Rules on Criminal Procedure4. Sec. 6, Rule 113, Rules on Criminal Procedure5. Read R.A. No. 9375 (Anti-Torture Act of 2009)6. Article 124. Arbitrary detention.

a) Elementsb) People vs Aruta, G.R. No. 120915, April 3, 1998c) Cases: Ilagan vs Enrile, 139 SCRA 349d) People vs Burgos, 144 SCRA 1e) U.S. vs Samonte, 16 Phil 516f) Sayo vs Chief of Police, 80 Phil 859g) U.S. vs Santos, 36 Phil 853h) People vs Ancheta, 68 Phil 415i) U.S. vs Sanchez, 27 Phil 442j) U.S. vs Battalones, et al., 23 Phil 46k) U.S. vs Hachaw, 21 Phil 514l) Salonga vs Holland, et al., 76 Phil 412m) Paraluman vs Director of Prisons, 22 SCRA 638n) U.S. vs Braganza, 10 Phil 79o) U.S. vs Agravante, 10 Phil 46

7. Article 125. Delay in the delivery of detained persons to the proper judicial authorities.a) Elementsb) Section 7, Rule 112, Rules on Criminal Procedurec) Section 2, Rule 113, Rules on Criminal Procedured) Section 3, Rule 117, Rules on Criminal Proceduree) Cases: Lino vs Fuguso, 77 Phil 937f) Gunabe vs Director of Prisons, 77 Phil 993g) People vs Mabong, 100 Phil 1069h) Alimpoos vs CA, 106 SCRA 159i) Laurel vs Misa, 76 Phil 372

8. Article 126. Delaying release.a) Acts punishable under this Article 126b) Elements

9. Article 127. Expulsion.a) Acts punishable under Article 127b) Elementsc) Villavicencio, et al., vs Lukban, 39 Phil 778

10. Article 128. Violation of domicile.a) Acts punishable under Article 128b) Elementsc) Section 11, Rule 113, Rules on Criminal Procedured) People vs Molina, 352 SCRA 174e) People vs Go, 354 SCRA 338f) People vs Conde, 365 SCRA 415g) People vs Hindoy, 357 SCRA 692h) People vs Cucubin, Jr., 360 SCRA 690i) U.S. vs Vallejo, 11 Phil 193j) U.S. vs delos Reyes, 20 Phil 467k) People vs Malasugui, 63 Phil 221l) People vs Villamiel, 65 Phil 231m) U.S. vs Macaspac, 9 Phil 207

11. Article 129. Search warrants maliciously obtained, and abuse in the service of those legally obtained.a) Acts punishable under Article 129b) Elementsc) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 11, Rule 126, Rules on Criminal Procedured) U.S. vs Addison, 28 Phil 580e) Corro vs Lising, 137 SCRA 541f) Burgos vs Chief of Staff, 133 SCRA 800g) Alvarez vs Court, et al., 64 Phil 33h) People vs dela Peña, et al., 97 Phil 669i) Alih vs Castro, 151 SCRA 279j) Stonehill vs Diokno, 20 SCRA 383k) Roldan, Jr., etc. and the Philippine Navy vs Hon. Arca, etc., et al., 65 SCRA 336l) Uy Kheytin, et al., vs Villareal, et al., 42 Phil 886m) Magoncia vs Palacio, 80 Phil 770

12. Article 130. Searching domicile without witnesses.a) Elementsb) Sections 2203, 2208, 2210 and 2210, Tariff and Customs Codec) Section 7, Rule 126, Rules on Criminal Procedured) Papa vs Mago, 22 SCRA 857

13. Article 131. Prohibition, interruption, and dissolution of peaceful meetings.a) Elementsb) Ignacio, et al., vs Ela, 99 Phil 347c) Evagelista vs Earnshaw, 57 Phil 255d) Navarro vs Villegas, 31 SCRA 371e) Gallego vs People, 8 SCRA 813f) Primicias vs Fugoso, 80 Phil 71g) People vs Evangelista, 57 Phil 372h) People vs Alipit, et al., 44 Phil 910

14. Article 132. Interruption of religious worship.a) Elementsb) People vs Mejica, CA-G.R. No. 12980-R, December 29, 1955c) U.S. vs Balcorta, 25 Phil 279

15. Article 133. Offending the religious feelings.a) Elementsb) People vs Baes, 68 Phil 203c) People vs Reyes, 60 Phil 369

TITLE THREE – CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER

1. Articles 134 to 1602. Read P.D. No. 1866 as amended by R.A. No. 82943. Article 134. Rebellion or insurrection.

a) Read R.A. 6968 dated October 24, 1990b) Elementsc) People vs Hernandez, 99 Phil 515d) Juan Ponce Enrile vs Salazar, et al., 186 SCRA 217e) Cariño vs People, 7 SCRA 900f) U.S. vs Constantino, et al., 2 Phil 693g) U.S. vs Lagnason, 3 Phil 472h) Buscayno vs Military Commission Nos. 1, 2, 6 and 25, 109 SCRA 273

4. Article 135-A. Coup d’etat.a) RA 6968b) Elements

5. Article 135. Penalty for rebellion, insurrection or coup d’etat.a) RA 6968b) U.S. vs Ravidas, et al, 4 Phil 273c) People vs Cruz, et al., 3 SCRA 217d) People vs Lava, 28 SCRA 72e) U.S. vs del Rosario, 2 Phil 127f) People vs Aquino and Cortez, 108 Phil 814g) People vs Hernandez, et al., 99 Phil 515h) People vs Geronimo, 100 Phil 90i) Enrile vs Salazar, 186 SCRA 217

6. Article 136. Conspiracy and proposal to commit coup d’etat, rebellion or insurrection.a) RA 6968b) U.S. vs Figueras, et al., 2 Phil 491c) U.S. vs Vergara, et al., 3 Phil 432d) People vs Bautista, et al., CA-G.R. No. 1622-R, January 27, 1938

7. Article 137. Disloyalty of public officers or employees.a) Acts of disloyalty punishable under Article 137

8. Article 138. Inciting to rebellion or insurrection.a) Elementsb) Read Article 17(2), Revised Penal Code

9. Article 139. Sedition.a) Elementsb) People vs Cabrera, 43 Phil 64c) League vs People, 73 Phil 155d) People vs Umali, 96 Phil 185e) U.S. vs Abad, 1 Phil 437f) People vs Tahil and Tarson, 52 Phil 318g) U.S. vs Lapus, et al., 4 Phil 148h) U.S. vs Apurado, et al., 7 Phil 422i) People vs Mendoza, et al., G.R. No. L-2371, May 5, 1950

10. Article 140. Penalty for Sedition.a) Persons liable for sedition

11. Article 141. Conspiracy to commit sedition.12. Article 142. Inciting to sedition.

a) Different acts of inciting to sedition.b) People vs Perez, 45 Phil 599c) People vs Nabong, 57 Phil 455d) Espuelas vs People, 90 Phil 524e) U.S. vs Tolentino, 5 Phil 682f) Gitlow vs New York, 268 U.s. 652

13. Article 143. Acts tending to prevent the meeting of the Assembly and similar bodies.a) Elementsb) People vs Alipit

14. Article 144. Disturbance of proceedings.a) Elementsb) Lopez vs delos Reyes, 55 Phil 170

15. Article 145. Violation of parliamentary immunity.a) Acts punishable under Article 145b) Elementsc) Section 11, Article VI, 1987 Constitution

16. Article 146. Illegal Assemblies.a) Acts punishable under Article 146

17. Article 147. Illegal associations.a) R.A. No. 1700 (Anti-Subversion Act)b) P.D. No. 885 (Revised Anti-Subversion Law)

18. Article 148. Direct Assaults.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Dirain, 4 Phil 541c) Clarin vs Justice of the Peace, G.R. No. L-7661, April 30, 1955d) U.S. vs Tabiana, 37 Phil 515e) U.S. vs Cox, 3 Phil 140f) U.S. vs Gumban, 39 Phil 76g) U.S. vs Samonte, 16 Phil 516h) People vs Carpizo, 80 Phil 234i) People vs Balbar, 21 SCRA 1119j) People vs Ramos, 57 Phil 462

k) U.S. vs Baluyot, 40 Phil 385l) Justo vs CA, 99 Phil 463m) People vs Tilos, et al., CA, 36 O.G. 54n) People vs Villaseñor, 35 SCRA 460o) People vs Court of First Instance of Quezon, Branch V, 68 SCRA 305p) U.S. vs Garcia, 20 Phil 358q) People vs Hecto, 135 SCRA 113r) Sarcepuedes vs People, 90 Phil 228

19. Article 149. Indirect Assaults.a) Elementsb) Section 10, Rule 113, Rules of Court

20. Article 150. Disobedience to summons issued by the National Assembly, its committees or subcommittees, by the Constitutional Commissions, its committees, subcommittees or divisions.a) Acts punishable under Article 150b) Uy Khaytin vs Villareal, 42 Phil 886c) Arnault vs Nazareno, et al., 87 Phil 29

21. Article 151. Resistance and disobedience to a person in authority or the agents of such person.a) R.A. No. 3600b) Elementsc) U.S. vs Ramayrat, 22 Phil 183d) U.S. vs Bautista, 31 Phil 308e) People vs Chan Fook, 42 Phil 230f) U.S. vs Tabiana, 37 Phil 515g) U.S. vs Panaligan, 14 Phil 46h) People vs Veloso, 48 Phil 182

22. Article 152. Persons in authority and agents of persons in authority.a) Section 388, R.A. No. 7160 b) Who are persons in authority?c) Who are agents of a person in authority?

23. Article 153. Tumults and other disturbances of public order.a) Acts punishable under Article 153b) People vs Bacolod, 89 Phil 621

24. Article 154. Unlawful use of means of publication and unlawful utterances.a) R.A. No. 248b) Acts punishable under Article 154.

25. Article 155. Alarms and scandals.a) Acts punishable under Article 155.

26. Article 156. Delivering prisoners from jail.a) Elements

27. Article 157. Evasion of service of sentence.a) Elementsb) People vs Abiong, 82 Phil 174c) U.S. vs Loo Hoe, 36 Phil 867

28. Article 158. Evasion of service of sentence on the occasion of disorders, conflagration, earthquakes, or other calamities.a) Elementsb) Artigas Losada vs Acenas, 78 Phil 228c) Fortuno vs Director of Prisons, 80 Phil 178

29. Article 159. Other cases of evasion of service of sentence.a) Elementsb) Penaltiesc) People vs Jose, 70 Phil 623d) Torres vs Gonzales, 152 SCRA 272e) Infante vs Provincial Warden, 92 Phil 310f) Alvarez vs Director of Prisons, 80 Phil 43

30. Article 160. Commission of another crime during service of penalty imposed for another previous offense.a) What is quasi-recidivismb) Elementsc) People vs Peralta, et al., 3 SCRA 213d) People vs Alicia, 95 SCRA 227e) People vs Bautista, et al., 65 SCRA 460

TITLE FOUR – CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC INTEREST

1. Articles 161 to 189.2. R.A. No. 9194 (Anti-Money Laundering Act)

a) Punishable Acts

b) Covered transactionsc) Suspicious transactions

3. R.A. No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002a) Punishable actsb) Who are liable?c) Attempt or conspiracy, effect on liabilityd) Immunity from prosecution and punishmente) Custody and disposition of confiscated, seized and/or surrendered dangerous drugs

4. IRR of R.A. No. 91655. Article 161. Counterfeiting the great seal of the Government of the Philippine Islands, forging the signature or stamp of

the Chief Executive.a)Acts punishable under Article 161

6. Article 162. Using forged signature or counterfeit seal or stamp.a) Elements

7. Article 163. Making and importing and uttering false coins.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Basco, 6 Phil 110c) U.s. vs Lyman, 26 Fed. Cas. 1024

8. Article 164. Mutilation of coins.a) Read P.D. No. 247 b) Acts punishable under Article 164c) People vs Tin Ching Ting, G.R. No. L-4620, January 30, 1952

9. Article 165. Selling of false or mutilated coin, without connivance.a) Acts punishable under Article 165b) Elementsc) People vs Go Po, G.R. No. 42697, V l. J. 393, August 1985

10. Article 166. Forging treasury or bank notes or other documents payable to bearer; importing, and uttering such false or forged notes and documents.a) Acts punishable under Article 166b) Penaltiesc) Del Rosario vs People, 113 Phil 626d) U.S. vs Gardner, 3 Phil 403e) People vs Belmonte, 85 Phil 497f) Furia vs CA, 101 Phil 623

11. Article 167. Counterfeiting, importing, and uttering instruments payable to bearer.a) Acts punishable under Article 167b) Elementsc) Applications

12. Article 168. Illegal possession and use of false treasury or bank notes and other instruments of credit.a) Elementsb) People vs Digoro, G.R. No. L-22032, March 4, 1966c) People vs Barraquia, 76 Phil 490d) U.S. vs de Leon, et al., 4 Phil 496e) People vs Co Pao, 58 Phil 545f) People vs Bacani, 61 Phil 796g) People vs Sendaydiego, 82 SCRA 120

13. Article 169. How forgery is committed.a) People vs Galano, C.A., 54 O.G. 5899b) U.S. vs Solito, 36 Phil 785

14. Article 170. Falsification of legislative documents.a) Elementsb) Offenders

15. Article 171. Falsification by public officer, employee or notary or ecclesiastical minister.a) Elementsb) Llamoso vs Sandiganbayan, August 7, 1985c) Siquian vs People, 171 SCRA 223d) U.S. vs Inosanto, 20 Phil 376e) People vs Camacho, 44 Phil 488f) U.S. vs Corral, 15 Phil 383g) U.S. vs Paraiso, 1 Phil 66h) U.S. vs Rampas, 26 Phil 189i) Sps. Villamar vs People, G.R. No. 178652 dated December 8, 2010j) U.S. vs Castro, 6 Phil 11k) People vs Villanueva, 58 Phil 671l) A.M. No. 2003-7-SC. December 15, 2003 (Dishonesty and falsification)m) U.S. vs Capule, 24 Phil 13

n) People vs Quasha, 93 Phil 333o) People vs Poserio, C.A., 53 O.G. 6159p) U.S. vs Bayot, 10 Phil 518q) U.S. vs San Jose, 7 Phil 604r) Domingo vs People, G.R. No. 186101 dated October 12, 2009s) Lonzanida vs People, G.R. No. 160243-52 dated July 20, 2009t) People vs Reodica and Cordero, 62 Phil 567u) People vs Montano and Cabagsang, 57 Phil 599v) People vs Manansala, 105 Phil 1253w) Arriola vs Republic, 103 Phil 730x) People vs Romualdez, et al., 57 Phil 151y) U.S. vs Ponte, 20 Phil 379

16. Article 172. Falsification by private individuals and use of falsified documents.a) Acts punishable under Article 172b) U.S. vs Orera, 11 Phil 596c) People vs Domingo, et al., 49 Phil 28d) People vs Manansala, 105 Phil 1253e) Alonzo vs IAC, 151 SCRA 552f) Siquian vs People, 171 SCRA 223g) Bahilidad vs People, G.R. No. 185195 dated March 17, 2010h) Lumiqued vs Exevea, G.R. No. 117565 dated November 18, 1997 i) U.S. vs Infante, et al., 36 Phil 146j) People vs Tan Bomping, 48 Phil 877k) U.S. vs Nieto, 5 Phil 582l) People vs Pacana, 47 Phil 48m) People vs Mendoza, 93 Phil 581

17. Article 173. Falsification of wireless, cable, telegraph, and telephone messages, and use of said falsified messages.a) Acts punishable under Article 173b) Elementsc) U.S.vs Romero, 17 Phil 76

18. Article 174. False medical certificates, certificates of merit or service, etc.a) U.S. vs Michelena, 4 Phil 492b) U.S. vs Deloso, 11 Phil 180

19. Article 175. Using false certificates.a) Elementsb) Negros Merchants Enterprises, Inc. vs China Banking Corp., G.R. No. 150918 dtd 8.17.07

20. Article 176. Manufacturing, importing, and possession of instruments or implements for falsification.a) Acts punishable under Article 176b) U.S. vs Angeles, 6 Phil 435c) People vs Magpale, 70 Phil 177

21. Article 177. Usurpation of authority or official functions.a) Offenses contemplated in Article 177b) People vs Hilvano, 99 Phil 655c) People vs Lidres, G.R. No. L-12495 dated July 26, 1960

22. Article 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name.a) C.A. No. 142 as amended by R.A. No. 6085 (Anti-Alias Law)b) Elementsc) U.S. vs To Lee Piu, 35 Phil 4d) Hock Lian vs Republic, 17 SCRA 188

23. Article 179. Illegal use of uniforms and insignia.a) R.A. No. 75b) R.A. No. 493c) Elements

24. Article 180. False testimony against a defendant.a) Elementsb) People vs Maneja, 72 Phil 256

25. Article 181. False testimony favorable to the defendant.a) People vs Reyes, C.A., 48 O.G. 1837b) U.S. vs Adolfo, 12 Phil 296c) U.S. vs McGovern, 4 Phil 451d) U.S. vs Soliman, 36 Phil 5e) People vs Ambal, 69 Phil 710

26. Article 182. False testimony in civil cases.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Aragon, 5 Phil 469c) U.S. vs Vasquez, 26 Phil 480

27. Article 183. False testimony in other cases and perjury in solemn affirmation.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Estrana, 16 Phil 520c) People vs Cruz, 108 Phil 255d) People vs Cabero, 61 Phil. 121e) U.S. vs Jurado, 31 Phil 491f) People vs Abaya, 74 Phil 59g) People vs Angangco, G.R. No. L-47693, October 12, 1943h) People vs Cainglet, G.R. Nos. L-21493-94, April 29, 1966i) U.S. vs Capistrano, 40 Phil 902j) U.S. vs Ballena, 18 Phil 382k) Article 17, RPCl) People vs Pudol, et al., 66 Phil 365

28. Article 184. Offering false testimony in evidence.a) Elementsb) Article 7, par. 2, RPC

29. Article 185. Machinations in public auctions.a) Acts punishable under Article 185b) Elementsc) Diaz vs Kapunan, 45 Phil 482

30. Article 186. Monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade.a) Acts punishable under Article 186b) U.S. vs Fulgueras, 4 Phil 432c) R.A. No. 3720d) R.A. No. 6361e) R.A. No. 1180

31. Article 187. Importation and disposition of falsely marked articles or merchandise made gold, silver; or other precious metals or their alloys.a) Articles or merchandise involvedb) Elementsc) Article 315, RPC

32. Article 188. Substituting and altering trademarks, trade names, or service marks.a) Acts punishable under Article 188b) Section 121, R.A. No. 8293c) U.S. vs Kyburs, 28 Phil 475d) E. Spinner & Co. vs Hesslein Corporation, 54 Phil 224e) Mead Johnson & Co. vs Van Dorp, Ltd., et al., G.R. No. L-17501, April 27, 1963f) Etepha vs Director of Patents, et al., 16 SCRA 495g) R.A. No. 166h) Chua Che vs Philippine Patent Office, et al., 13 SCRA 67i) Sta. Ana vs Maliwat, et al., 24 SCRA 1018j) Masso Hermanos S.A. vs Director of Patents, 94 Phil 136k) Heng and Dee vs Wellington Department Store, Inc., et al., 92 Phil 448

33. Unfair competition, fraudulent registration of trade name, trademark, or service mark, fraudulent designation of origin, and false description.a) Acts punishable under Article 189b) R.A. No. 8293c) Section 29, 2nd par., R.A. No. 166d) Elementse) Baxter vs Zuazua, 5 Phil 160f) U.S. vs Manuel, 7 Phil 221g) Nelle vs Senior & Co., 5 Phil 608h) Flaming & Co. vs Ong Tan Chuan, 26 Phil 579i) Article 28, NCCj) R.A. No. 623 as amended by R.A. No. 5700

TITLE V – CRIMES RELATIVE TO OPIUM AN OTHER PROHIBITED DRUGS

1. Articles 190 to 194 of the RPC are repealed by R.A. 6425, otherwise known as The Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972,” as amended by P.D. No. 1683 and further amended by R.A. No. 7659. R.A. No. 6425, as amended has been repealed by R.A. 9165 otherwise known as “The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”

2. Acts punishable by R.A. No. 64253. Read R.A. No. 91654. Unlawful acts and penalties under Article II of R.A. No. 91655. Cases:

a) People vs Rosa Aruta, G.R. No. 120915, April 3, 1998

b) People vs Angeles, 218 SCRA 352c) People vs Barita, G.R.No. 123542, February 8, 2000d) People vs Chen Tiz and Chang Jung San a.ka. Willy Tan, G.R.No. 181872-73, February 17, 2000e) People vs Ong, 245 SCRA 733f) People vs Zervoukalos, 241 SCRA 625 (2002 Bar)g) People vs Yang, G.R. No. 148077, February 16, 2004h) People vs Adam, G.R. No. 143842, October 13, 2003

6. Recent cases on Section 21, R.A. No. 9165a) Cases of acquittal: based on non-compliance with the chain of custody:

a.1) Cacao vs People, G.R.No. 180870, January 22, 2010a.2) People vs Kamad, G.R. No. 174198, January 19, 2010a.3) People vs Frondozo, G.R. No. 177164, June 30, 2009a.4) People vs Partoza, G.R.No. 182418, May 8, 2009a.5) People vs Robles, G.R. No. 177220, April 24, 2009a.6) Sales vs People, G.R.No. 182296, April 7, 2009a.7) Cariño vs People, G.R.No. 178757, March 13, 2009a.8) People vs Garcia, G.R. No. 173480, February 25, 2009a.9) People vs Obmiranis, G.R.No. 181492, December 16, 2008a.10) Bondad vs People, G.R.No. 173804, December 10, 2008a.11) People vs Magat, G.R. No. 179939, September 29, 2008a.12) People vs Orteza, G.R.No. 173051, July 31, 2007

b) Cases of conviction even if there is no compliance with the chain of custody ruleb.1) People vs de Leon, G.R. No. 186471, January 25, 2010b.2) People vs Cruz, G.R.No. 185381, December 16, 2009b.3) People vs Ventura, G.R. No. 184957, October 27, 2009b.4) People vs Lazaro, G.R. No. 186418, October 16, 2009b.5) People vs Resurreccion, G.R.No. 186380, October 12, 2009b.6) People vs Teodoro, G.R. No. 185164, June 22, 2009b.7) People vs Gum-oyen, G.R. No. 182231, April 16, 2009b.8) People vs Liamado, G.R. No. 185278, March 13, 2009b.9) People vs Macatingag, G.R. No. 181037, January 19, 2009b.10) People vs del Monte, G.R.No. 179940, April 23, 2008

TITLE VI – CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS1. Article 195. Acts punishable in gambling and betting (P.D. 1602 – Gambling Law)

a) People vs Punto, 68 Phil 481b) U.S. vs Salaveria, 39 Phil 102c) U.S. vs Rafael, 23 Phil 184d) U.S. vs Palma, et al., 4 Phil 547e) U.S. vs Filart, et al., 30 Phil 80f) El Debate vs Topacio, 44 Phil 280

2. Provisions of Article Nos. 196 to 199, R.A. No. 3063, P.D. 483, 499, 510 and 1306, all repealed by P.D. No. 1602.3. Article 196. Importation, sale and possession of lottery tickets or advertisements.

a) Acts punishable under Article 196b) U.S. vs Jose, 34 Phil 715c) U.S. vs Reyes, 23 Phil 41

4. Article 197. Betting in sports contests.5. Article 198. Illegal betting on horse race.

a) Acts punishable in Article 1986. Article 199. Illegal cockfighting.7. P.D. No. 449 (The Cockfighting Law of 1974)8. Article 200. Grave Scandal.

a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Samaniego, 16 Phil 663c) U.S. vs Catajay, 6 Phil 399

9. Article 201. Immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions, and indecent shows.10. P.D. No. 969

a) U.S. vs Kottinger, 45 Phil 352b) People vs Go Pin, 97 Phil 418

11. Article 202. Vagrants and prostitutes.a) U.S. vs Molina, 23 Phil 471b) U.S. vs Hart, 26 Phil 149c) P.D. No. 1563 (Mendicancy Law of 1978)d) U.S. vs Cruz, 38 Phil 677

TITLE VII – CRIMES COMMITTED BY PUBLIC OFFICERS

1. Article 203. Who are public officers.a) Read R.A. No. 3019 (Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act)b) Requisites to be a public officerc) Maniego vs People, 88 Phil 494

2. Article 204. Knowingly rendering unjust judgment.a) Elementsb) Gotamco vs Chan Seng, et al., 46 Phil 542c) Sta. Maria vs Ubay, 87 SCRA 179d) U.S. vs Gacutan, 28 Phil 128

3. Article 205. Judgment rendered through negligencea) Elementsb) Evangelista vs Hon. Baes, 61 SCRA 67c) Yaranon vs Judge Rubio, 66 SCRA 67

4. Article 206. Unjust interlocutory order.a) Elementsb) Kapisanan ng mga Manggagawa sa Maynila Railroad Company vs Yard Crew Union, et al., 109 Phil 1143

5. Article 207. Malicious delay in the administration of justice.a) Elements

6. Article 208. Prosecution of offenses; negligence and tolerance.a) Acts punishable under Article 208b) Elementsc) U.S. vs Mendoza, 23 Phil 194d) People vs Mina, 65 Phil 621e) Vda. De Bagatua, et al., vs Revilla and Lombos, 104 Phil 392f) People vs Malabanan, 62 Phil 786

7. Article 209. Betrayal of trust by an attorney or solicitor.a) Acts punishable under Article 209b) Section 34, Rule 138, Revised Rules of Courtc) People vs Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 115439, July 16, 1997

8. Article 210. Direct Bribery.a) Acts punishable under Article 210b) Elementsc) People vs Sope, 75 Phil 810d) U.S. vs Gimenea, 24 Phil 470e) U.S. vs Richard, 6 Phil 545f) People vs Abesamis, 93 Phil 712g) U.S. vs Navarro, 3 Phil 633h) U.S. vs Jader, 1 Phil 297

9. Article 211. Indirect Bribery.a) Read P.D. No. 749b) Read R.A. No. 7080c) Elementsd) Formilleza vs Sandiganbayan, 159 SCRA 1e) Pozar vs CA, 132 SCRA 729f) Cabrera vs Pajares, 142 SCRA 127

10. Article 211-A. Qualified Bribery.a) Elements

11. Article 212. Corruption of public officials.a) Elementsb) R.A. No. 3019, as amended (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act)c) Soriano vs Sandiganbayan, 131 SCRA 184d) Mejorada vs Sandiganbayan, 151 SCRA 399e) Luciano vs Estrella, 34 SCRA 769f) Trieste, Sr. vs Sandiganbayan, 145 SCRA 508g) Luciano vs Provincial Governor, 28 SCRA 517h) Noromor vs Municipality of Oras, Samar, 7 SCRA 405i) People vs Albano, 163 SCRA 511j) Deloso vs Sandiganbayan, 173 SCRA 409k) Malanyaon vs Lising, 106 SCRA 237l) R.A. No. 1379m) Republic vs IAC, 172 SCRA 296n) Almeda, Sr. vs Perez, etc and Republic, 5 SCRA 970o) Cabal vs Kapunan, Jr., 6 SCRA 1059p) Katigbak vs Solicitor General, 180 SCRA 540

12. Article 213. Frauds against the public treasury and similar offenses.a) Read R.A. No. 9184b) Acts punishable under Article 213c) Elementsd) Ganaden vs Bolasco, 64 SCRA 50e) U.S. vs Lopez, et al., 10 Phil 480f) People vs Policher, 60 Phil 771

13. Article 214. Other Frauds.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Dacuycuy, 9 Phil 88c) U.S. vs Torrida, 23 Phil 193

14. Article 215. Prohibited transactions.a) Elementsb) Article 14, Code of Commerce

15. Article 216. Possession of prohibited interest by a public officer.a) Persons liable under Article 216b) U.S. vs Udarbe, 28 Phil 382c) Sections 13 and 14, Article VII, 1987 Constitutiond) Section 2, Article IX-A, 1987 Constitution

16. Article 217. Malversation of public funds or property.a) Acts punishable under Article 217b) Elementsc) Cabello vs Sandiganbayan, 197 SCRA 94d) Madarang vs Sandiganbayan, 355 SCRA 525e) Agullo vs Sandiganbayan, 361 SCRA 556f) Dumagat vs Sandiganbayan, 160 SCRA 483g) De Guzman vs People, 119 SCRA 337h) Parungao vs Sandiganbayan, 197 SCRA 173i) U.S. vs Velasquez, 32 Phil 157j) U.S. vs Togonon, 12 Phil 516k) U.S. vs Sagun, 15 Phil 178l) U.S. vs Lafuente, 37 Phil 671m) U.S. vs Radaza, 17 Phil 286n) U.S. vs Solis, 7 Phil 286o) U.S. vs Webster, 6 Phil 394p) People vs Sendaydiego, 81 SCRA 120q) People vs Aquino, 94 Phil 805r) People vs Angco, 103 Phil 33s) People vs Mariño, 55 Phil 537t) U.S. vs Calimag, 12 Phil 687u) U.S. vs Garces, 31 Phil 637v) People vs Tolentino, 69 Phil 715w) Javier, et al., vs People, 105 Phil 1294x) Bacsarpa, et al., vs CA, 99 Phil 112

17. Article 218. Failure of accountable officer to render accounts.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Saberon, 19 Phil 391

18. Article 219. Failure of a responsible public officer to render accounts before leaving the country.a) Elements

19. Article 220. Illegal use of public funds or property.a) Elementsb) Santiago vs Sandiganbayan, April 2001c) U.S. vs Ejercito, 6 Phil 80

20. Article 221. Failure to make delivery of public funds or property.a) Acts punishable under Article 221b) Elements

21. Article 222. Officers included in the preceding provisions.a) Purpose of Article 222b) U.S. vs Rastrollo, 1 Phil 22

22. Article 223. Conniving with or consenting to evasion.a) Acts constituting the crime under Article 223b) Elementsc) People vs Lancanan, 95 Phil 375d) U.S. vs Bandino, 29 Phil 459

23. Article 224. Evasion through negligence.a) Elements

b) People vs Guiab, G.R. No. 39631, May 6, 1934c) People vs Lagata, 83 Phil 159d) Remocal vs People, 71 Phil 429

24. Article 225. Escape of prisoner under the custody of a person not a public officer.a) Elements

25. Article 226. Removal, concealment or destruction of documents.a) Acts punishable under Article 226b) Elementsc) People vs Camacho, 44 Phil 484d) People vs Agnis, 47 Phil 945e) U.S. vs Gorospe, 31 Phil 285f) U.S. vs Peña, 12 Phil 362g) Kataniag vs People, 74 Phil 45h) Manzanaris vs People, 127 SCRA 201

26. Article 227. Officer breaking seal.a) Elements

27. Article 228. Opening of closed documents.a) Elements

28. Article 229. Revelation of secrets by an officer.a) Acts punishable under Article 229b) Elementsc) Examples of secrets revealed by public officer

29. Article 230. Public officer revealing secrets of private individual.a) Elements

30. Article 231. Open disobedience.a) Elements

31. Article 232. Disobedience to order of superior officer, when said order was suspended by inferior officer.a) Elements

32. Article 233. Refusal of assistance.a) Elementsb) People vs Castro, G.R.No. 19273, March 16, 1923

33. Article 234. Refusal to discharge elective office.a) Elements

34. Article 235. Maltreatment of prisoners.a) Elementsb) Punzalan vs People, 99 Phil 259c) People vs Oliva, G.R. No. L-6033, September 30, 1954

35. Article 236. Anticipation of duties of a public office.a) Elements

36. Article 237. Prolonging performance of duties and powers.a) Elements

37. Article 238. Abandonment of office or position.a) Elements

38. Article 239. Usurpation of legislative powers.a) Elements

39. Article 240. Usurpation of executive functions.a) Elementsb) People vs Hilvano, 99 Phil 655

40. Article 241. Usurpation of judicial functions.a) Elementsb) People vs Valdehuesa, G.R. No. 17720, January 21, 1922c) Angara vs Electoral Commission, 63 Phil 139

41. Article 242. Disobeying request for disqualification.a) Elements

42. Article 243. Orders or requests by executive officers to any judicial authority.a) Elementsb) Borromeo vs Mariano, 41 Phil 322

43. Article 244. Unlawful appointments.a) Elementsb) Ferrer vs Ho. De Leon, etc., 109 Phil 202

44. Article 245. Abuses against chastity.a) Read R.A. No. 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act)b) Elementsc) U.S. vs Morelos, 29 Phil 572

TITLE VIII – CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

1. Article 246. Parricide.a) Elementsb) People vs Embalido, 58 Phil 154c) People vs Subano, 73 Phil 692d) People vs Cruz, 109 Phil 288e) People vs Berang, 69 Phil 83f) People vs Jumawan, 116 SCRA 739g) People vs Recote, 96 Phil 980h) People vs dela Cruz, 276 SCRA 352i) People vs Echaluce, 66 SCRA 2221

2. Article 247. Death or physical injuries inflicted under exceptional circumstances.a) Requisites for the application of Article 247b) Elementsc) People vs Corazon Cortez, 59 Phil 568d) People vs Marquez, 53 Phil 260e) People vs Bituanan, 56 Phil 23f) People vs Gonzales, 69 Phil 66g) U.S. vs Feliciano, 36 Phil 753h) U.S. vs Alano, 32 Phil 383i) U.S. vs Vargas, et al., 2 Phil 194j) People vs Coricor, 79 Phil 672k) People vs Abarca, 153 SCRA 735

3. Article 248. Murder.a) Elements of murderb) People vs Manalad, G.R. No. 128593, August 14, 2002c) U.S. vs Baluyot, 40 Phil 385d) People vs Salamillo, 404 SCRA 211e) People vs Gregorio, 412 SCRA 90f) People vs Caraig, 400 SCRA 67g) People vs Avendano, 306 SCRA 309h) People vs Escarlos, 410 SCRA 463i) People vs Felipe, 418 SCRA 146j) Luces vs People, 395 SCRA 524k) People vs Caloza, Jr., G.R. No. 138404, January 28, 2003l) People vs Alcodia, 398 SCRA 673m) People vs Nicolas, 400 SCRA 217n) People vs Abut, 401 SCRA 498o) People vs Almoguera, 415 SCRA 647p) People vs Escarlos, 410 SCRA 463q) People vs Mantes, 368 SCRA 661r) People vs dela Cruz, 416 SCRA 24s) People vs Dizon, 558 SCRA 395 [October 10, 2008]t) People vs Alfon, 399 SCRA 64u) People vs Samaro, 570 SCRA 449 [November 3, 2008]v) People vs Guevarra, 570 SCRA 288 [October 29, 2008]w) People vs Cando, 334 SCRA 331x) People vs Guillermo, 302 SCRA 257y) People vs Lobingas, et al., December 17, 2002 [394 SCRA 170]z) People vs Delim, 396 SCRA 386aa) People vs Hugo, 410 SCRA 62bb) People vs Casitas, Jr., 397 SCRA 382cc) People vs Roxas, 410 SCRA 451dd) People vs Aliben, 398 SCRA 255ee) People vs Astudillo, 401 SCRA 723ff) People vs Comadre, 461 SCRA 366 [Bar question 2008]gg) People vs Cañete, 410 SCRA 544hh) People vs Baldogo, 396 SCRA 31ii) People vs Clamania, 85 Phil 350jj) People vs Allan, et al., 245 SCRA 549kk) U.S. vs Campo, 23 Phil 369ll) People vs Valerio, 112 SCRA 231mm) People vs Gavarra, 155 SCRA 327nn) People vs Lopez, 157 SCRA 304

4. Article 249. Homicide.a) Elements of homicideb) People vs Penesa, 81 Phil 398c) Mondragon vs People, G.R.No. L-17666, June 30, 1966d) U.S. vs Abiog, 37 Phil 143

5. Article 250. Penalty for frustrated parricide, murder, or homicide.a) U.S. vs Poblete, 10 Phil 582b) U.S. vs Villanueva, 2 Phil 62

6. Article 251. Death caused in a tumultuous affray.a) Elements b) U.S. vs Tandoc, 40 Phil 954c) People vs Corpuz, 102 SCRA 674

7. Article 252. Physical Injuries inflicted in a tumultuous affray.a) Elements

8. Article 253. Giving assistance to suicide.a) Acts punishable under Article 253

9. Article 254. Discharge of firearms.a) Elementsb) People vs Agbuya, 57 Phil 238c) People vs Kalalo, et al., 59 Phil 715d) U.S. vs Sabio, 2 Phil 485e) U.S. vs Samonte, 10 Phil 642

10. Article 255. Infanticide.a) Elementsb) People vs Jaca and Rasalan, 55 Phil 952c) U.S. vs Vedra, 12 Phil 96d) U.S. vs Aquino, 34 Phil 813

11. Article 256. Intentional abortion.a) Ways of committing intentional abortionb) Elements of intentional abortionc) U.S. vs Boston, 12 Phil 134

12. Article 257. Unintentional abortion.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Jeffrey, 15 Phil 391c) People vs Salufrania, 159 SCRA 401d) People vs Villanueva, 242 SCRA 47

13. Article 258. Abortion practiced by the woman herself or by her parents.a) Elements

14. Article 259. Abortion practiced by a physician or midwife and dispensing of abortive.a) Elementsb) R.A. No. 4729

15. Article 260. Responsibility of participants in a duel.a) Acts punished in duel

16. Article 261. Challenging to a duel.a) Acts punished under Article 261b) People vs Tacomoy, G.R.No. L-4798, July 16, 1951

17. Article 262. Mutilation.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Esparcia, 36 Phil 840c) Section 10, R.A. No. 7610

18. Article 263. Serious physical injuries.a) U.S. vs Villanueva, 31 Phil 412b) U.S. vs Santos, 17 Phil 87c) People vs Hernandez, 94 Phil 49d) People vs Sto. Tomas, 138 SCRA 206e) People vs Balubar, 60 Phil 699f) U.S. vs Bugarin, 15 Phil 189g) People vs Penesa, 81 Phil 403

19. Article 264. Administering injurious substances or beverages.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Chiong Songco, 18 Phil 459

20. Article 265. Less serious physical injuries.a) U.S. vs Trinidad, 4 Phil 152b) People vs Penesa, 81 Phil 398

21. Article 266. Slight physical injuries and maltreatment.a) Read R.A. No. 7610

b) People vs Ganohon, 196 SCRA 431c) People vs Manolong, 85 Phil 829d) People vs Aquino, 71 Phil 143

22. Article 266-A. Rape. As amended by R.A. No. 8353Article 266-B. Penalties (R.A. No. 8353)a) Elements of rapeb) People vs Reyes, 60 SCRA 126c) People vs Nazareno, 80 SCRA 484d) People vs Lim, 206 SCRA 176e) People vs Canastre, 82 Phil 480f) People vs Jimenez, 93 Phil 137g) People vs Savellano, 57 SCRA 320h) People vs Garcines, 57 SCRA 653i) People vs Aldana, 175 SCRA 135j) People vs Bautista, 102 SCRA 483k) People vs Erinia, 60 Phil 998l) People vs Orita, 184 SCRA 114m) People vs Dayo, 62 Phil 102n) People vs Yu, G.R. No. L-13780, January 28, 1961o) People vs Laspardas, 93 SCRA 638p) People vs Taño, G.R. No. 133872 [2000]q) People vs Maglente, 306 SCRA 546 [1999]r) People vs Victor, 292 SCRA 186 [1998]s) People vs Prades, 293 SCRA 411 [1998]t) People vs Mahinay, 302 SCRA 486 [1999]u) People vs Robles, Jr., 305 SCRA [1999]v) People vs Dizon, 309 SCRA 669 [1999]w) People vs Bayons, G.R. No. 13343, March 2, 2000x) People vs Mosqueda, 313 SCRA 694 [1999]

23. Article 266-C. Effect of pardon. (R.A. No. 8353)a) Laceste vs Santos, 56 Phil 472b) People vs Miranda, 57 Phil 264

24. Article 266-D. Presumptions (R.A. No. 8353)a) People vs Lim, 206 SCRA 176b) People vs Rabosa, 273 SCRA 142c) People vs Castro, 58 SCRA 473d) People vs Conchada, 86 SCRA 683e) People vs Estrebella, 164 SCRA 114f) People vs Burgos, 115 SCRA 767g) People vs Galano, 108 SCRA 405h) People vs Magabo, 350 SCRA 126i) People vs Estares, G.R. No. 12878, December 5, 1997

TITLE IX – CRIMES AGAINST PERSONAL LIBERTY AND SECURITY

1. Article 267. Kidnapping and serious illegal detention.a) R.A. No. 7659b) Elementsc) People vs Rimorin, 332 SCRAd) People vs Ramos, G.R. No. 118570, October 12, 1998e) People vs Astorgas, G.R. No. 110097, December 22, 1997f) People vs Ching Suy Siong, et al., 96 Phil 975 [1955]g) People vs Crisostomo, et al., 46 Phil 775h) U.S. vs Peralta, 8 Phil 200i) People vs Del Mundo, 114 SCRA 719j) People vs Ablaza, 30 SCRA 173k) People vs Ong, 62 SCRA 174

2. Article 268. Slight illegal detention.a) R.A. No. 18b) Elementsc) People vs Saliente, et al., 84 Phil 137d) Asistio vs San Diego, 10 SCRA 673

3. Article 269. Unlawful arrest.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Fontanilla, 11 Phil 233

4. Article 270. Kidnapping and failure to return a minor.a) Elementsb) People vs Jo, 143 SCRA 552c) U.S. vs Peralta, et al., 8 Phil 200

5. Article 271. Inducing a minor to abandon his home.a) Elements

6. Article 272. Slavery.a) Read R.A. No. 9208 (Anti-Air Trafficking of Persons Act of 2003)b) Acts punishable under Article 272c) Elementsd) U.S. vs Cabanag, 8 Phil 64e) Reyes vs 16 Phil 499

7. Article 273. Exploitation of child labor.a) Read R.A. No. 9231 (Anti-child labor Act of 2003)b) Elementsc) Caunca vs Salazar, 82 Phil 851

8. Article 274. Services rendered under compulsion in payment of debt.a) Elements

9. Article 275. Abandonment of persons in danger and abandonment of one’s own victim.a) Acts punishable under Article 275b) Elements

10. Article 276. Abandoning a minor.a) Elementsb) People vs Bandian, 63 Phil 530

11. Article 277. Abandonment of minor by person entrusted with his custody; indifference of parents.a) Read R.A. No. 9262 (VAWC)b) Acts punishable under Article 277c) Elementsd) U.S. vs Payog, 1 Phil 185

12. Article 278. Exploitation of minors.a) Read R.A. No. 7610b) Acts punishable under Article 278

13. Article 279. Additional penalties for other offenses.14. Article 280. Qualified trespass to dwelling.

a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Silvano, 31 Phil 510c) People vs De Peralta, 42 Phil 69d) U.S. vs Dionisio, et al., 12 Phil 283e) U.S. vs Panes,25 Phil 292f) U.S. vs Arceo, 3 Phil 381g) People vs Almeda, et al., 75 Phil 477h) People vs Tayag, 59 Phil 606i) People vs Medina, 59 Phil 134j) Gabriel vs People, 96 Phil 10

15. Article 281. Other forms of trespass.a) Elements

16. Article 282. Grave threats.a) Acts punishable under Article 282b) Elementsc) U.S. vs Dela Cruz, 28 Phil 279d) U.S. vs Paguirigan, 14 Phil 453

17. Article 283. Light threats.a) Elements

18. Article 284. Bond for good behavior.19. Article 285. Other light threats.

a) Acts punishable under Article 285b) People vs Fontanilla, G.R. No. 39248, February 3, 1934

20. Article 286. Grave Coercions.a) Elementsb) Timoner vs People, 125 SCRA 830c) U.S. vs Mena, 11 Phil 543d) U.S. vs Ventosa, 6 Phil 385e) U.S. vs Calvo, 4 Phil 201f) People vs Nebreja, et al., 76 Phil 119g) Punzalan vs People, 99 Phil 259h) U.S. vs Balcorta, 25 Phil 273i) U.S. vs Morales, et al., 37 Phil 364

21. Article 287. Light coercions.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Caballero, 25 Phil 357c) People vs Reyes, 98 Phil 646

22. Article 288. Other similar coercions.a) Acts punishable under Article 288b) Elements

23. Article 289. Formation, maintenance, and prohibition of combination of capital or labor through violence or threats.a) Read Articles 248 & 288b) Elementsc) Mortera, et al., vs CIR, et al., 79 Phil 345

24. Article 290. Discovering secrets through seizure of correspondence.a) Section 2756, Administrative Codeb) Elements

25. Article 291. Revealing secrets with abuse of office.a) Elements

26. Article 292. Revelation of industrial secrets.a) Elements

TITLE TEN – CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

1. Article 293. Who are guilty of robbery.a) Read P.D. No. 1612b) Read P.D. No. 332 (Highway Robbery)c) Read P.D. No. 533 (Cattle Rustling)d) Read R.A. No. 6539 (Carnapping)e) Elementsf) U.S. vs Sana Lim, 28 Phil 404g) U.S. vs Lahoylahoy, et al., 38 Phil 330h) Brown vs State, 61 Tex. Cr. 334, 136 SW 265i) People vs Barut, 89 SCRA 14j) People vs Sebastian and Pangilinan, 85 Phil 603

2. Article 294. Robbery with violence against or intimidation of persons.a) Acts punishable under Article 294b) People vs Manuel, 44 Phil 333c) People vs Villagracia, G.R. No. 94311, September 14, 1993d) People vs Beal, 39 Phil 504e) People vs Salvilla, 184 SCRA 671f) People vs Salazar, 277 SCRA 67 [1997]g) People vs Pedroso, 115 SCRA 599h) People vs Veloso, 112 SCRA 173i) People vs Damaso, 86 SCRA 370j) People vs Guiapar, 129 SCRA 539k) People vs Mangulabnan, 99 Phil 992l) People vs Doble, 114 SCRA 131m) People vs Martinez, 274 SCRA 259n) People vs Candelario, G.R. No. 125550, July 28, 1999o) People vs Regala, G.R. No. 130508, April 5, 2000p) People vs Limbauan, G.R. No. 99868, 235 SCRA 476 [1994]q) People vs Villa, 93 SCRA 716r) People vs Timple, 237 SCRA 52s) People vs Francisco, 45 Phil 819

3. Article 295. Robbery with physical injuries, committed in an inhabited place and by a band, or with the use of firearm on a street, road or alley. (As amended by R.A. No. 12, Sec. 2, and R.A. No. 373)a) U.S. vs Gapas, 18 Phil 629b) People vs Salip Manla, 30 SCRA 389c) People vs Damaso, 86 SCRA 370

4. Article 296. Definition of a band and penalty incurred by the members thereof.a) Requisitesb) People vs Gallemos, et al., 61 Phil 884c) U.S. vs De la Cruz, et al., 12 Phil 87d) People vs Pelagio, et al., 20 SCRA 153e) People vs Valeente, 144 SCRA 495f) People vs Apduhan, JR., 24 SCRA 798g) Read R.A. No. 8294h) People vs Quijada, 259 SCRA 191i) People vs Castillo, G.R. Nos. 131592-93, February 15, 2000

5. Article 297. Attempted and frustrated robbery committed under certain circumstances.a) People vs Manuel, 44 Phil 333b) People vs Carunungan, et al., G.R. No. 13283, September 30, 1960c) People vs Olaes, 105 Phil 502d) People vs Ramires, G.R. No. L-5875, May 15, 1953, 93 Phil 1109e) People vs Morados, 70 Phil 558

6. Article 298. Execution of deeds by means of violence or intimidation.a) Elementsb) People vs Jaranilla, 55 SCRA 563

7. Article 299. Robbery in an inhabited house or public building or edifice devoted to religious worship.a) Elementsb) People vs Tayag, et al., 59 Phil 606c) People vs Constantino, 46 Phil 745d) U.S. vs Acacio, 37 Phil 70e) People vs Co Cho, 62 Phil 828f) People vs Fernandez, 58 Phil 674g) U.S. vs Macamay, 36 Phil 893h) U.S. vs Saludo, 9 Phil 213i) U.S. vs Bajet, 25 Phil 105

8. Article 300. Robbery in an uninhabited place and by a band.a) U.S. vs Morada, et al., 23 Phil 477

9. Article 301. What is an inhabited house, public building, or building dedicated to religious worship and their dependencies.a) U.S. vs Rey, 8 Phil 500b) U.S. vs Ventura, et al., 39 Phil 523

10. Article 302. Robbery in an uninhabited place or in a private building. (As amended by Commonwealth Act No. 417a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Galuran, 12 Phil 339c) People vs Jaranilla, 55 SCRA 563d) People vs Tubog, 49 Phil 620e) U.S. vs Roque, et al., 4 Phil 242f) U.S. vs Magsino, 2 Phil 710g) U.S. vs Tapan, 20 Phil 211

11. Article 303. Robbery of cereals, fruits, or firewood in an uninhabited place or private building.a) Manahan vs People, 73 Phil 691b) People vs Mesias, 65 Phil 267c) People vs Rada, et al., G.R. No. L-16988, December 30, 1961 [3 SCRA 880]

12. Article 304. Possession of picklocks or similar tools.a) Elements

13. Article 305. False keys.a) U.S. vs Galuran, 12 Phil 339

14. Article 306. Who are brigands.a) Read P.D. No. 532b) People vs Laurente, G.R. No. 116734, March 29, 1996c) People vs Puno, 219 SCRA 850d) People vs Acson, 225 SCRA 287e) Avecilla vs People, 209 SCRA 466f) U.S. vs Cuneta, 4 Phil 450g) U.S. vs Decusin, et al., 2 Phil 536h) U.S. vs Tan Seco, et al., 4 Phil 382i) U.S. vs Feliciano, 3 Phil 422

15. Article 307. Aiding and abetting a band of brigands.a) Read P.D. No. 532b) Elements

16. Article 308. Who are liable for theft.a) Read P.D. No. 133 (Theft of Spare Parts or Materials)b) Read P.D. No. 581 (Highgrading or Theft of Gold)c) Read P.D. No. 1612 (The Anti-Fencing Law)d) Read R.A. No. 6539 (Anti-Carnapping Law)e) Persons liable for theftf) Elementsg) Pamintuan vs People, July 11, 1994h) Dumlao, Sr. vs CA, G.R. No. 11343, August 22, 1996i) Izon vs People, G.R. No. L-51370, August 31 , 1981j) Read P.D. No. 533 (The Anti-Cattle Rustling Law of 1974)k) Read P.D. No. 705 (Illegal Logging)

l) U.S. vs de Vera, 43 Phil 1000m) People vs Yusay, 50 Phil 598n) People vs Jaranilla, 55 SCRA 563o) People vs Sobrevilla, 53 Phil 227p) U.S. vs Carlos, 21 Phil 553q) Natividad vs CA, 1 SCRA 380r) People vs Santos, 53 Phil 863s) People vs Mercado, 65 Phil 665t) People vs Chan Wat, 49 Phil 116u) U.S. vs Birueda, 4 Phil 229v) U.S. vs Rosales, et al., 1 Phil 300w) U.S. vs Santiago, 27 Phil 483x) People vs Rodrigo, 16 SCRA 475y) Read P.D. No. 534z) People vs Relova, 148 SCRA 292aa) People vs Mercado, 65 Phil 665

17. Article 309. Penalties – on a person guilty of theft.a) Basis of penalty in theftb) People vs Carpio, 54 Phil 48c) Cristobal vs People, 84 Phil 473

18. Article 310. Qualified Theft.a) People vs Evangelista, 70 Phil 122b) People vs Koc Song, 63 Phil 369c) People vs Maglaya, 30 SCRA 606d) People vs Celis, 76 Phil 369e) People vs Valdellon, 46 Phil 245f) People vs Locson, 67 Phil 325g) People vs Manalo and Atienza, 46 Phil 573h) U.S. vs Gorospe, 31 Phil 285i) People vs Nazareno, 70 SCRA 531j) Read P.D. No. 533 (Anti-Cattle Rustling Law of 1974)k) Empelis vs IAC, 132 SCRA 398l) People vs Isnain, 85 Phil 660m) Read P.D. No. 330 n) Read P.D. No. 1612 (Anti-Fencing Law of 1979)o) Elements of fencingp) Dizon-Pamintuan vs People, 234 SCRA 63 [1994]

19. Article 311. Theft of the property of the National Library and National Museum.20. Article 312. Occupation of real property or usurpation of real rights in property.

a) Read P.D. No. 772 (Anti-Squatting Law)b) Acts punishable under Article 312c) Elementsd) U.S. vs Fuster, 2 Phil 695e) Pitargue vs Sorilla, 92 Phil 5

21. Article 313. Altering boundaries or landmarks.a) Elements

22. Article 314. Fraudulent insolvency.a) Elementsb) People vs Tan Diong, 59 Phil 537c) People vs Sy Gesiong, 60 Phil 614

23. Article 315. Swindling (estafa)a) Read B.P. No. 22 (Anti-Bounching Checks Law)b) Lim vs People, 368 SCRA 436c) Bautista vs CA, G.R. No. 143375, July 6, 2001d) Tam Wing Tak vs Makasiar, 351 SCRA 100e) Domagsang vs CA, G.R. No. 139292, December 5, 2000f) Victor Ting “Send Dee” and Emily Chan-Azajar vs CA, et al., G.R. No. 140665, Nov. 13, 2000g) Ecuerco vs People, January 22, 2003h) Tadeo vs People, 300 SCRA 744i) Gonzales, et al., vs RTC Judge of Bohol, June 14, 1990j) U.S. vs Pascual, 10 Phil 621k) People vs Manansala, et al., 58 Phil 796l) U.S. vs Mendezona, 2 Phil 353m) Tubb vs People, et al., 101 Phil 114n) Galvez vs CA, 42 SCRA 278o) Guzman vs CA, 99 Phil 703

p) People vs Carulasdulasan, et al., 95 Phil 8q) Lee vs Rodil, 175 SCRA 100r) Read P.D. No. 115s) People vs Isaac, 96 Phil 931t) Esguerra vs People, G.R. No. L-14318, July 26, 1960u) People vs Benitez, G.R. No. L-15923, June 30, 1960v) People vs Nery, 10 SCRA 244w) Hayco vs CA, 138 SCRA 227x) Amorsolo vs People, 154 SCRA 666y) U.S. vs Sevilla, 43 Phil 190z) Read Article 1915, NCCaa) People vs Sabio, Sr., 86 SCRA 568bb) Read R.A. No. 4885cc) Read P.D. No. 818dd) Read B.P. No. 22ee) People vs Laggui, 171 SCRA 305ff) Que vs People, 154 SCRA 160gg) Vaca vs CA, G.R. No. 131714, November 16, 1998 [298 SCRA 656]hh) Read SC Administrative Circular No. 12-2000, November 21, 2000ii) Lim vs People, G.R. No. 130038, September 18, 2000jj) People vs Yusay, 60 Phil 598

24. Article 316. Other forms of swindling.a) Elementsb) U.S. vs Drilon, 36 Phil 834c) Antazo vs People, 138 SCRA 284d) People vs Fajardo, 49 Phil 206e) People vs Tan Diong, et al., 59 Phil 538f) Castillo vs People, 73 Phil 489

25. Article 317. Swindling a minor.a) Elements

26. Article 318. Other deceits.a) Kim vs People, 133 SCRA 344b) Allied Banking Corp. vs Sec. Ordoñez, 192 SCRA 246c) People vs Espino, 47 Phil 977

27. Article 319. Removal, sale or pledge of mortgage property. a) Acts punishable under Article 319b) Elementsc) U.S. vs Kilayko, 32 Phil 619d) U.S. vs Rimon, 23 Phil 13e) People vs Alvarez, 45 Phil 472

28. Article 320. Destructive arson.29. Article 321. Other forms of arson.30. Article 322. Cases of arson not included in the preceding articles.31. Article 323. Arson of property of small value.32. Article 324. Crimes involving destruction.33. Article 325. Burning one’s own property as means to commit arson.34. Article 326. Setting fire to property exclusively owned by the offender.35. Article 326-A. In cases where death resulted as a consequence of arson.36. Article 326-B. Prima facie evidence of arson.

a) Read P.D. No. 1613 (Amending the law on arson)b) U.S. vs Go Foo Suy, 25 Phil 187

37. Article 327. Who are liable for malicious mischief.a) Elementsb) Read Article 2176, NCCc) People vs Faller, 67 Phil 529

38. Article 328. Special cases of malicious mischief.a) What are qualified malicious mischief?

39. Article 329. Other Mischiefs.40. Article 330. Damage and obstruction to means of communication.41. Article 331. Destroying or damaging statues, public monuments, or paintings.42. Article 332. Persons exempt from criminal liability.

TITLE ELEVEN – CRIMES AGAINST CHASTITY

1. Article 333. Who are guilty of adultery.a) Elements

b) Pilapil vs Ibay-Somera, 174 SCRA 653c) People vs Zapata and Bondoc, 88 Phil 688d) U.S. vs Mata, 18 Phil 490e) U.S. vs Serrano, et al., 28 Phil 230f) U.S. vs Topiño, et al., 35 Phil 901g) People vs Infante, 57 Phil 138h) People vs Guinucud, et al., 58 Phil 621

2. Article 334. Concubinage.a) Ways of committing the crime of concubinageb) Elementsc) U.S. vs Macabagbag, et al., 31 Phil 257d) U.S. vs Campos Rueda, 35 Phil 51e) People vs Pitoc, et al., 43 Phil 760

3. Article 335. When and how rape is committed. (Repealed by Sec. 4, RA 8353)a) Read R.A. No. 8353 (Anti-Rape Law of 1997)

4. Article 336. Acts of lasciviousness.a) Elementsb) People vs Collado, 60 Phil 610c) People vs Balbar, 21 SCRA 1119d) U.S. vs Basilio, 9 Phil 16

5. Article 337. Qualified seduction.a) Classes of qualified seductionb) Elementsc) U.S. vs Arlante, 9 Phil 595d) People vs Fontanilla, 23 SCRA 1227e) People vs Alvarez, 55 SCRA 81f) People vs Ramirez, 69 SCRA 144g) Read Section 10, R.A. No. 7610

6. Article 338. Simple seduction.a) Elementsb) People vs Iman, 62 Phil 92c) U.S. vs Suan, 27 Phil 12d) U.S. vs Sarmiento, 27 Phil 121

7. Article 339. Acts of lasciviousness with the consent of the offended party.a) Elements

8. Article 340. Corruption of minors.a) Read B.P. No. 92b) Read Article 402, NCCc) Alimagno vs People, 120 SCRA 699d) Read Sections 5 and 6, R.A. No. 7610

9. Article 341. White slave trade.a) Acts penalized as white slave trade.b) People vs Nuevas, G.R. No. L-154, March 18, 1946 [76 Phil 276]c) People vs Sta. Maria, G.R. No. 12875-R, June 21, 1957

10. Article 342. Forcible abduction.a) What is abduction?b) Elementsc) People vs Crisostomo, 46 Phil 780d) People vs Torres, et al., 62 Phil 942e) People vs Toledo, 83 Phil 777

11. Article 343. Consented abduction.a) Elementsb) People vs Crisostomo, 46 Phil 775c) People vs Amante, 49 Phil 679

12. Article 344. Prosecution of the crimes of adultery, concubinage, seduction, abduction, rape, and acts of lasciviousness.a) Samilin vs CFI, 567 Phil 298b) Read Section 5, Rule 110, Rules of Courtc) People vs Orcullo, 111 SCRA 609d) People vs Ilarde, 125 SCRA 11e) People vs Miranda, 51 Phil 274

13. Article 345. Civil liability of persons guilty of crimes against chastity.a) Read Article 2219, NCCb) People vs Velo, et al., 80 Phil 438c) Read Article 176, FCd) People vs Bayani, 262 SCRA 688

14. Article 346. Liability of ascendants, guardians, teachers, or other persons entrusted with the custody of the offended party.

TITLE TWELVE – CRIMES AGAINST THE CIVIL STATUS OF PERSONS

1. Article 347. Simulation of births, substitution of one child for another, and concealment or abandonment of a legitimate child.a) Acts punished under Article 347b) U.S. vs Capillo, et al., 30 Phil 354

2. Article 348. Usurpation of civil status.3. Article 349. Bigamy.

a) Elementsb) People vs Mendoza, 95 Phil 845c) Wiegel vs Sempio-Diy, 143 SCRA 499d) Read Articles 26(2), 35-38, 41, 45 and 53 FCe) People vs Nepomuceno, Jr., 64 SCRA 518

4. Article 350. Marriage contracted against provisions of laws.a) Elementsb) Aguilar vs Lazaro, 4 Phil 735c) Villasanta vs Peralta, 101 Phil 313

5. Article 351. Premature marriages.a) U.S. vs Dulay, 10 Phil 305b) People vs Rosal, 49 Phil 509

6. Article 352. Performance of illegal marriage ceremony.

TITLE THIRTEEN – CRIMES AGAINST HONOR

1. Article 353. Definition of libel.a) Elementsb) People vs Del Rosario, et al., 86 Phil 163 [April 20, 1950]c) Orfanel vs People, 30 SCRA 819d) Newsweek, Inc. vs IAC, 142 SCRA 171

2. Article 354. Requirement for publicity.a) Vasqez vs CA, G.R. No.118971, September 15, 1999b) Brillante vs CA, 440 SCRA (October 19, 2004)c) People vs Tayco, 73 Phil 509d) Navarette vs CA, 325 SCRA, February 2000e) Sazon vs Hon. CA, 255 SCRA 692f) People vs Atty. Pieraz, G.R. No. 142509, 485 SCRA 275g) Soriano vs IAC, 167 SCRA 222h) Lu Chu Sing, et al., vs Lu Tiong Gui, 76 Phil 669i) U.S. vs Sotto, 38 Phil 673j) U.S. vs Bustos, 13 Phil 690k) Malit vs People, 114 SCRA 348l) Read R.A. No. 4200 (Anti-Wire Tapping Act)m) Read R.A. No. 9372 (Anti-Terrorism Law)

3. Article 355. Libel by means of writings or similar means.a) Read Administrative Circular No. 08-2008 dated January 25, 2008b) Read Administrative Circular No. 13-2001 dated February 14, 2001c) People vs Subido, 66 SCRA 545

4. Article 356. Threatening to publish and offer to prevent such publication for a compensation.a) Acts punishable under Article 356

5. Article 357. Prohibited publication of acts referred to in the course of official proceedings.a) Elementsb) Read R.A. No. 1477

6. Article 358. Slander.a) Reyes vs People, 27 SCRA 686

7. Article 359. Slander by deed.a) Elementsb) People vs Delfin, et al., 112 Phil 807

8. Article 360. Persons responsible for libel.a) Time, Inc. vs Reyes, 39 SCRA 303b) Campita vs Villanueva, 12 SCRA 510c) Quemuel vs CA, 22 SCRA 44d) Lopez vs CA, 34 SCRA 116

9. Article 361. Proof of the truth.a) Phee vs La Vanguardia, 45 Phil 211

10. Article 362. Libelous remarks.a) Dorr vs U.S., 11 Phil 706

11. Article 363. Incriminating innocent person.a) Elementsb) People vs Rivera, 59 Phil 236c) People vs Alagao, et al., G.R. No. L-20721, April 30, 1966

12. Article 364. Intriguing against honor.13. Article 365. Imprudence and negligence.

a) Four ways in committing quasi-offensesb) U.S. vs Villanueva, 31 Phil 414c) Read Articles 2176-2177 and 1170, NCCd) Elements of reckless imprudencee) People vs Vda. De Golez, 108 Phil 855

14. Article 366. Application of laws enacted prior to the Revised Penal Code.15. Article 367. Repealing Clause