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Criminal Law is that branch or division of law which defines crimes, treats of
their nature, and provides for their punishment.
Philippine Criminal Law has three main characteristics which are the following:
1) Generality or its being binding to all persons who live or sojourn in
Philippine territory (Article 14, New Civil Code);
2) Territoriality or its having force and effect only within Philippine territory;
and
3) Prospectivity or its application only to acts and omissions committed
after the effectivity of the law.
5. Concept of Ex Post Facto Law, Void for Vagueness Doctrine, Doctrine of Pro
Reo and Equipoise Doctrine in Criminal Law
34. Accessories to a crime and who are accessories exempt from criminal
liability?