Assigmment

March 25 and 27, 2020 Arts. 203-216

Chapter One
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
 
Art. 203. Who are public officers.

 
Chapter Two
MALFEASANCE AND MISFEASANCE IN OFFICE
 
Section One. — Dereliction of duty
 
Art. 204. Knowingly rendering unjust judgment.

1. U.S. v. Gacutan, 28 Phil 100 (1914)

2. De Vera v. Pelayo, 335 SCRA 281 (2000)
3. Cortes v. Sandiganbayan, 422 SCRA 541 (2004)

Art. 205. Judgment rendered through negligence.

Art. 206. Unjust interlocutory order.

1. Magdamo v. Pahimolin, 73 SCRA 110 (1976)

2. Layola v. Gabo, 323 SCRA 348 (2000)
3. Gallardo v. People, 456 SCRA 494 (2005)

Art. 207. Malicious delay in the administration of justice.

1. Soriano v. Marcelo, 577 SCRA 312 (2009)

Art. 208. Prosecution of offenses; negligence and tolerance.

1. U.S. v. Mendoza, 23 Phil 194 (1912)

Art. 209. Betrayal of trust by an attorney or solicitor. —

Revelation of secrets.

Section Two. — Bribery

 
Art. 210. Direct bribery. (As amended by B.P. Blg. No. 872, June
10, 1985)

1. Merencillo v. People, 521 SCRA 31 (2001)

2. Marisfosque v. People, 435 SCRA 332 (2004)
3. Balderama v. People, 542 SCRA 423 (2008)
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Art. 211. Indirect bribery.

1. Garcia v. Sandiganbayan, 508 SCRA 258 (2006)

Art. 212. Corruption of public officials.

1. Go v. Fifth Division, Sandiganbayan, 521 SCRA 270

(2007)
2. Pozar v. Court of Appeals, 132 SCRA 729 (1984)

Chapter Three
FRAUDS AND ILLEGAL EXACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS

Read: R. A. No. 7080 (The Plunder Law)

1. Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, 377 SCRA 538 (2002)

Art. 213. Frauds against the public treasury and similar

offenses.

1. Ganaden v. Balasco, 64 SCRA 50 (May 16, 1975)

Art. 214. Other frauds.

Art. 215. Prohibited transactions.

Art. 216. Possession of prohibited interest by a public officer.

1. U.S. v. Udarbe, 28 Phil 382 (1914)

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April 1 & 3, 2020 Arts. 217 – 245

Chapter Four
MALVERSATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR PROPERTY
 
Art. 217. Malversation of public funds or property;
Presumption of malversation. (As amended by R.A. No. 1060)

1. Wa-acon v. People, 510 SCRA 429 (2006)

2. Quizo v. Sandiganbayan, 149 SCRA 108 (1987)
3. Magsuci v. Sandiganbayan, 240 SCRA 13 (1995)

Art. 218. Failure of accountable officer to render accounts.

1. Campomanes v. People, 5115 SCRA 285 (2006)

2. Manlangit v. Sandiganbayan, 531 SCRA 420 (2007)
3. Santos v. People, 563 SCRA 341 (2013)

Art. 219. Failure of a responsible public officer to render

accounts before leaving the country.

Art. 220. Illegal use of public funds or property

1. Abdulla v. People, 455 SCRA 78 (2005)

2. Barriaga v. Sandiganbayan, 457 SCRA 301 (2005)

Art. 221. Failure to make delivery of public funds or property.

Art. 222. Officers included in the preceding provisions.

1. Azarcon v. Sandiganbayan, 268 SCRA 747 (1997)

2. Go v. Sandiganbayan, 532 SCRA 130 (2007)

Chapter Five
INFIDELITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS
 
Section One. — Infidelity in the custody of prisoners
 
Art. 223. Conniving with or consenting to evasion.

1. U.S. v. Bordino, 29 Phil. 459 (1915)

2. Alberto v. Dela Cruz, 98 SCRA 406 (1980)

Art. 224. Evasion through negligence.

1. Rodillas v. Sandiganbayan, 161 SCRA 347 (1988)

Art. 225. Escape of prisoner under the custody of a person not

a public officer. 
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Section Two. — Infidelity in the custody of document

Art. 226. Removal, concealment or destruction of documents.

1. Dulpo v. Sandiganbayan, et al., 150 SCRA 138 (1987)

Art. 227. Officer breaking seal.

Art. 228. Opening of closed documents. 

Section Three. — Revelation of secrets

 
Art. 229. Revelation of secrets by an officer.

Art. 230. Public officer revealing secrets of private individual.

Chapter Six
OTHER OFFENSES OR IRREGULARITIES BY PUBLIC OFFICERS
 
Art. 231. Open disobedience.

Art. 232. Disobedience to order of superior officers, when said

order was suspended by inferior officer.

Art. 233. Refusal of assistance.

Art. 234. Refusal to discharge elective office.

Art. 235. Maltreatment of prisoners.

1. People v. Galit, 135 SCRA 465 (1985)

Read: R.A. No. 9745 (Anti-Torture Act of 2009)

Section Two. — Anticipation, prolongation

and abandonment of the duties and powers of public office.
 
Art. 236. Anticipation of duties of a public office.

Art. 237. Prolonging performance of duties and powers.

Art. 238. Abandonment of office or position.

1. Republic v. Singun, 543 SCRA 361 (2008)

2. Sangguniang Bayan v. Court of Appeals, 284 SCRA 276
(1998)

  Section Three. — Usurpation of powers and unlawful

appointments
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Art. 239. Usurpation of legislative powers.

Art. 240. Usurpation of executive functions.

Art. 241. Usurpation of judicial functions.

1. Reyes v. People, 626 SCRA 782 (2010)

2. Gonzalo v. Mejia, 435 SCRA 349 (2004)

Art. 242. Disobeying request for disqualification.

Art. 243. Orders or requests by executive officers to any

judicial authority.

Art. 244. Unlawful appointments. 

1. People v. Sandiganbayan, 355 SCRA 449 (2008)

Section Four. — Abuses against chastity

Art. 245. Abuses against chastity; Penalties.

1. Jacutin v. People, 373 SCRA 453 (2002)

April 5 -11. 2020 Holy Week

April 15 & 17, 2020 Exam Week

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April 22 & 24, 2020 Arts. 246 - 279

BOOK TWO
CRIMES AND PENALTIES

Title Eight 
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
 
Chapter One
DESTRUCTION OF LIFE
 
Section One. — Parricide, murder, homicide
 
Art. 246. Parricide.

1. People v. Calonge, 623 SCRA 445 (2010)

2. People v. Sales, 658 SCRA 367 (2011)

Art. 247. Death or physical injuries inflicted under

exceptional circumstances.

1. People v. Abarca, 153 SCRA 735 (1987)

2. People v. Oyanib, 354 SCRA 196 (2001)
3. People v. Puedan, 388 SCRA 266 (2002)

Art. 248. Murder.

1. People v. Lagman, 669 SCRA 512 (2012)

2. People v. Fuertes, 326 SCRA 382 (2000)
3. People v. Magalona, 406 SCRA 546 (2003)
4. People v. Bonito, 342 SCRA 405 (2003)
5. People v. Whisenhunt, 38 SCRA 586 (2001)
(accused was released from prison on December 27, 2012
and was deported to the US in March 2013) 1

Art. 249. Homicide.

1. People v. Valdez, 663 SCRA 272 (2012)

2. Villamor v. People, 605 SCRA 616 (2009)

Art. 250. Penalty for frustrated parricide, murder or

homicide.

1. Colinares v. People, 662 SCRA 266 (2011)

Art. 251. Death caused in a tumultuous affray.

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1. People v. Unlagada, 389 SCRA 224 (2002)

2. People v. Julianda, 370 SCRA 448 (2001)

Art. 252. Physical injuries inflicted in a tumultuous affray.

Art. 253. Giving assistance to suicide.

Art. 254. Discharge of firearms.

1. Dado v. People, 392 SCRA 46 (2002)

Section Two. — Infanticide and abortion.

 
Art. 255. Infanticide.

Art. 256. Intentional abortion.

Art. 257. Unintentional abortion.

1. People v. Paycana, 551 SCRA 657 (2008)

Art. 258. Abortion practiced by the woman herself of by her

parents.

Art. 259. Abortion practiced by a physician or midwife and

dispensing of abortives.

Section Three. — Duel

Art. 260. Responsibility of participants in a duel.

Art. 261. Challenging to a duel.

Chapter Two
PHYSICAL INJURIES
 
Art. 262. Mutilation.

1. Aguirre v. Secretary of the DOJ, 547 SCRA 431 (2008)

Art. 263. Serious physical injuries

1. Pilares v. People, 518 SCRA 143 (2007)

Art. 264. Administering injurious substances or beverages.

Art. 265. Less serious physical injuries.

1. People v. Gutierrez, 389 SCRA 268 (2002)

Art. 266. Slight physical injuries and maltreatment.

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1. People v. Mapalo, 514 SCRA 689 (2007)

2. Li v. People, 427 SCRA 217 (2004)

Chapter Three
RAPE

Art. 266-A. Rape: When and How Committed.

1. People v. Diaz, 698 SCRA 535 (2013)

2. People v. Lupac, 681 SCRA 390 (2012)
3. Ordinario v. People, 428 SCRA 773 (2004)
4. People v. Nequia, 412 SCRA 628 (2003)

Art. 266-B. Penalty.

Art. 266-C. Effect of Pardon.

Art. 266-D. Presumptions.

     

Title Nine  
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONAL LIBERTY AND SECURITY
 
Chapter One
CRIMES AGAINST LIBERTY
 
Art. 267. Kidnapping and serious illegal detention.

1. People v. Madsali, 611 SCRA 596 (2010)

2. People v. Paingin, 417 SCRA 95 (2003)
3. People v. Nuguid, 420 SCRA 533 (2004)

Art. 268. Slight illegal detention.

1. People v. Pagalasan, 404 SCRA 275 (2003)

Art. 269. Unlawful arrest.

Section Two. — Kidnapping of minors

  Art. 270. Kidnapping and failure to return a minor.

1. People v. Pastrana, 387 SCRA 342 (2002)

Art. 271. Inducing a minor to abandon his home.

Art. 272. Slavery.

Art. 273. Exploitation of child labor.

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Art. 274. Services rendered under compulsion in payment of

debt. 

Chapter Two
CRIMES AGAINST SECURITY
 
Section One. — Abandonment of helpless persons
and exploitation of minors.

Art. 275. Abandonment of person in danger and abandonment

of one's own victim.

1. Gaid v. People, 584 SCRA 489 (2009)

Art. 276. Abandoning a minor.

Art. 277. Abandonment of minor by person entrusted with his

custody; indifference of parents.

Art. 278. Exploitation of minors.

Art. 279. Additional penalties for other offenses.

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April 29 and May 6 Arts. 280 – 313

Section Two. — Trespass to dwelling

  Art. 280. Qualified trespass to dwelling.

1. Marzalado v. People, 441 SCRA 595 (2004)

Art. 281. Other forms of trespass.

  Section Three. — Threats and coercion

Art. 282. Grave threats.

1. Caluag v. People, 580 SCRA 575 (2009)

2. Paera v. People, 649 SCRA 384 (2011)

Art. 283. Light threats.

Art. 284. Bond for good behavior.

Art. 285. Other light threats.

Art. 286. Grave coercions.

1. Consulta v. People, 578 SCRA 648 (2009)

2. People v. Lilo, 396 SCRA 674 (2003)

Art. 287. Light coercions.

1. People v. Sumingwa, 603 SCRA 638 (2009)

2. Maderazo v. People, 503 SCRA 234 (2006)

Art. 288. Other similar coercions; (Compulsory purchase of

merchandise and payment of wages by means of tokens.)

Art. 289. Formation, maintenance and prohibition of

combination of capital or labor through violence or threats.

Chapter Three
DISCOVERY AND REVELATION OF SECRETS
 
Art. 290. Discovering secrets through seizure of
correspondence.

Art. 291. Revealing secrets with abuse of office.

Art. 292. Revelation of industrial secrets.

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Title Ten  
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
 
Chapter One
ROBBERY IN GENERAL
 
Art. 293. Who are guilty of robbery.

Section One. — Robbery with violence or intimidation of

persons.

Art. 294. Robbery with violence against or intimidation of

persons; Penalties.

1. People v. Dela Cruz, 575 SCRA 412 (2008)

2. People v. De Leon, 591 SCRA 178 (2009)
3. People v. Sultan, 331 SCRA 216 (2000)

Art. 295. Robbery with physical injuries, committed in an

uninhabited place and by a band, or with the use of firearm
on a street, road or alley.

1. People v. Basao, 683 SCRA 529 (2000)

Art. 296. Definition of a band and penalty incurred by the

members thereof.

Art. 297. Attempted and frustrated robbery committed under

certain circumstances.

1. People v. Macabales, 347 SCRA 429 (2000)

Art. 298. Execution of deeds by means of violence or

intimidation. 

Section Two. — Robbery by the use of force upon things

 
Art. 299. Robbery in an inhabited house or public building or
edifice devoted to worship.

1. Ilusorio v. Ilusorio, 540 SCRA 182 (2007)

Art. 300. Robbery in an uninhabited place and by a band.

Art. 301. What is an inhabited house, public building or

building dedicated to religious worship and their
dependencies.

Art. 302. Robbery is an uninhabited place or in a private

building.
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1. Marquez v. People, 686 SCRA 723 (2012)

Art. 303. Robbery of cereals, fruits, or firewood in an

uninhabited place or private building.

Art. 304. Possession of picklocks or similar tools.

Art. 305. False keys.

Chapter Two
BRIGANDAGE
 
Art. 306. Who are brigands; Penalty.

1. People v. Agomo-o, 334 SCRA 279 (2000)

Art. 307. Aiding and abetting a band of brigands.

Chapter Three
THEFT
 
Art. 308. Who are liable for theft.

Art. 309. Penalties.

1. Briones v. People, 588 SCRA 362 (2009)

2. Laurel v. Abrogar, 576 SCRA 41 (2009)

Art. 310. Qualified theft.

1. Galang-Roque v. People, 444 SCRA 98 (2004)

2. People v. Bago, 330 SCRA 115 (2000)
3. People v. Tanchanco, 670 SCRA 130 (2012)

Art. 311. Theft of the property of the National Library and

National Museum.

  Chapter Four
USURPATION
 
Art. 312. Occupation of real property or usurpation of real
rights in property.

1. Quinao v. People, 335 SCRA 741 (2000)

Art. 313. Altering boundaries or landmarks.

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May 8 (Fri) & May 13 (Wed) Arts. 314 - 365

Chapter Five
CULPABLE INSOLVENCY
 
Art. 314. Fraudulent insolvency.

Chapter Six
SWINDLING AND OTHER DECEITS
 
Art. 315. Swindling (estafa).

1. With unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence, namely: 

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(b)

1. Ocampo-Paule v. Court of Appeals, 376 SCRA 83 (2002)

2. Nepomuceno v. People, 553 SCRA 344 (2008)

(c)

1. Ang v. Lucero, 449 SCRA 157 (2005)

 
2. By means of any of the following false pretenses or fraudulent
acts executed prior to or simultaneously with the commission
of the fraud: 

(a)

1. People v. Olermo, 406 SCRA 412 (2003)

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(d)

1. Pacheco v. Court of Appeals, 319 SCRA 595 (1999)

2. People v. Montaner, 656 SCRA 605 (2011)

(e)

1. Veloso v. People, 542 SCRA 53 (2008)

 
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3. Through any of the following fraudulent means: 

 

Art. 316. Other forms of swindling.

1. Llamas v. Court of Appeals, 628 SCRA 302 (2010)

Art. 317. Swindling a minor.

Art. 318. Other deceits.

1. Fernan v. People, 531 SCRA 1 (2007)

Chapter Seven
CHATTEL MORTGAGE
 
Art. 319. Removal, sale or pledge of mortgaged property.

Chapter Eight
ARSON AND OTHER CRIMES INVOLVING DESTRUCTIONS
 
Art. 320. Destructive arson.

1. Amora v. People, 542 SCRA 485 (2008)

2. People v. Malngan, 503 SCRA 294 (2006)

Art. 321. Other forms of arson.

Art. 322. Cases of arson not included in the preceding articles.

Art.323. Arson of property of small value.

Art. 324. Crimes involving destruction.

Art. 325. Burning one's own property as means to commit

arson.

Art. 326. Setting fire to property exclusively owned by the

offender.

Art. 326-A. In cases where death resulted as a consequence of

arson.

Art. 326-B. Prima facie evidence of arson.

1. People v. Soriano, 407 SCRA 367 (2003)

2. People v. Malngan, 503 SCRA 294 (2006)
3. Buebos v. People, 550 SCRA 269 (2008)
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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1613

AMENDING THE LAW ON ARSON
 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1744
AMENDING ARTICLE THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY OF
THE REVISED PENAL CODE PROVISIONS ON ARSON

Chapter Nine
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
 
Art. 327. Who are liable for malicious mischief.

1. Valeroso v. People, 412 SCRA 257 (2003)

2. Taguinod v. People, 659 SCRA 23 (2011)

Art. 328. Special cases of malicious mischief.

Art. 329. Other mischiefs.

Art. 330. Damage and obstruction to means of communication.

Art. 331. Destroying or damaging statues, public monuments

or paintings.

Chapter Ten
EXEMPTION FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY
IN CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
 
Art. 332. Persons exempt from criminal liability.

1. Intestate Estate of Manolita Gonzales Vda. De

Carungcong represented by Mediatrix Carungcong as
Administratrix v. People, 612 SCRA 272 (2010)

Title Eleven  
CRIMES AGAINST CHASTITY
 
Chapter One
ADULTERY AND CONCUBINAGE
 
Art. 333. Who are guilty of adultery.

Art. 334. Concubinage.

Chapter Two
RAPE AND ACTS OF LASCIVIOUSNESS  
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Art. 335. When and how rape is committed.

Art. 336. Acts of lasciviousness.

1. People v. Bonaagua, 650 SCRA 620 (2011)

2. Amployo v. People, 457 SCRA 282 (2005)

Chapter Three
SEDUCTION, CORRUPTION OF MINORS
AND WHITE SLAVE TRADE

Art. 337. Qualified seduction.

Art. 338. Simple seduction.

Art. 339. Acts of lasciviousness with the consent of the

offended party.

Art. 340. Corruption of minors.

Art. 341. White slave trade.

1. NBI v. Villanueva, 370 SCRA 1 (2001)

Chapter Four
ABDUCTION
 
Art. 342. Forcible abduction.

1. People v. Egan, 382 SCRA 326 (2002)

2. People v. Sodsod, 404 SCRA 39 (2003)

Chapter Five
PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE PRECEDING
CHAPTERS OF TITLE ELEVEN
 
Art. 344. Prosecution of the crimes of adultery, concubinage,
seduction, abduction, rape and acts of lasciviousness.

1. People v. De Guzman, 614 SCRA 221(2010)

Art. 345. Civil liability of persons guilty of crimes against

chastity.

Art. 346. Liability of ascendants, guardians, teachers, or

other persons entrusted with the custody of the offended
party.
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Title Twelve  
CRIMES AGAINST THE CIVIL STATUS OF PERSONS
 
Chapter one
SIMULATION OF BIRTHS AND USURPATION OF CIVIL STATUS

Art. 347. Simulation of births, substitution of one child for

another and concealment or abandonment of a legitimate
child.

Art. 348. Usurpation of civil status.

Chapter Two
ILLEGAL MARRIAGES
 
Art. 349. Bigamy.

1. Zamoranos v. People, 650 SCRA 304 (2011)

2. Nollora v. People, 657 SCRA 330 (2011)

Art. 350. Marriage contracted against provisions of laws.

Art. 351. Premature marriages.

Art. 352. Performance of illegal marriage ceremony.

Title Thirteen  
CRIMES AGAINST HONOR
 
Chapter One
LIBEL
 
Section One. — Definitions, forms, and punishment of this
crime.
 
Art. 353. Definition of libel.

Art. 354. Requirement for publicity.

Art. 355. Libel means by writings or similar means.

1. Lopez v. People, 642 SCRA 668 (2011)

2. Tulfo v. People, 565 SCRA 283 (2008)
3. Diaz v. People, 523 SCRA 194 (2007)
4. Yuchengco v. The Manila Publishing Corp., 605 SCRA
684 (2009)

Art. 356. Threatening to publish and offer to present such

publication for a compensation.
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Art. 357. Prohibited publication of acts referred to in the

course of official proceedings.

Art. 358. Slander.

1. Villanueva v. People, 487 SCRA 42 (2006)

Art. 359. Slander by deed. 

1. Mari v. Court of Appeals, 332 SCRA 475 (2000)

Section Two. — General provisions

 
Art. 360. Persons responsible.

1. Macasaet v. People, 452 SCRA 255 (2005)

2. Bautista v. Cuneta-Pangilinan, 684 SCRA 521 (2012)

Art. 361. Proof of the truth.

Art. 362. Libelous remarks.

Chapter Two
INCRIMINATORY MACHINATIONS
 
Art. 363. Incriminating innocent person.

1. Campanano v. Datuin, 536 SCRA 471 (2007)

Art. 364. Intriguing against honor. 

Title Fourteen 
QUASI-OFFENSES
 
Sole Chapter
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE
 
Art. 365. Imprudence and negligence.

1. Villareal v. People, 664 SCRA 519 (2012)

2. Ivler v. Modesto-San Pedro, 635 SCRA 191 (2010)
3. People v. Carmen, 355 SCRA 267 (2001)
4. Dumayag v. People, 686 SCRA 347 (2012)