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According to BP 22, what is the minimum imprisonment term for issuing a bouncing check?
According to BP 22, what is the minimum imprisonment term for issuing a bouncing check?
What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for issuing a bouncing check?
What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for issuing a bouncing check?
What is the primary purpose of BP 22?
What is the primary purpose of BP 22?
What is the effect of a conviction for issuing a bouncing check on the issuer's political career?
What is the effect of a conviction for issuing a bouncing check on the issuer's political career?
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What is the minimum amount that will make the penalty imposeable under Prision Correccional?
What is the minimum amount that will make the penalty imposeable under Prision Correccional?
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What is the maximum imprisonment term that can be imposed for issuing a bouncing check?
What is the maximum imprisonment term that can be imposed for issuing a bouncing check?
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What is the additional penalty for every Php 10,000.00 in excess of the minimum amount?
What is the additional penalty for every Php 10,000.00 in excess of the minimum amount?
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What is the crime punished by BP 22?
What is the crime punished by BP 22?
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Study Notes
Penalty for Issuance of Bouncing Check under BP 22
- Imprisonment of 30 days to 1 year and/or fine of not less than the amount of the check, but not more than double the amount, which shall not exceed Php 200,000.00
- The penalty is not removed, but the courts should reserve imposing imprisonment as a penalty for serious cases
- When the violation of BP 22 negatively affects the social order
Imprisonment Periods
- Prision Correccional in its maximum period to prison mayor in its minimum period, if the amount is between Php 12,000.00 and Php 22,000.00
- If the amount exceeds Php 22,000.00, the penalty shall be in its maximum period, adding one year for each additional Php 10,000.00
- Shall not exceed 20 years
Purpose of the Law
- The law is not intended to coerce a debtor to pay his debt, but to prohibit the making of worthless checks and putting them in circulation
- The law punishes the act not as an offense against property, but as an offense against public order
Additional Consequences
- Disqualification to run for public office for a certain period of time after conviction
- Violation of BP 22 is considered a crime involving moral turpitude, similar to embezzlement, forgery, robbery, and swindling
Issuance of a Check
- Completion of the check to make it available for use of the drawer and eventually for other people for the intended transaction or activity
Causes of Dishonoring a Check
- Account is closed
- No account at all
- Drawn against insufficient funds
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This quiz covers the penalties imposed for issuing bouncing checks under BP 22 Estafa, including imprisonment and fines.
