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What is the penalty for a person who owes allegiance to the Government of the Philippine Islands and commits treason by levying war against them or adhering to their enemies?
How many witnesses are required for the conviction of a person charged with treason according to the text?
What is the penalty for an alien residing in the Philippine Islands who commits acts of treason as defined in paragraph 1 of the Article?
What is the penalty for conspiracy to commit the crime of treason according to the text?
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What penalty will be imposed on a person who discloses confidential information about the defense of the Philippine Archipelago to a foreign nation?
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What penalty will be imposed on a public officer who incites or gives motives for war involving the Philippine Islands?
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What penalty will be imposed on someone who violates regulations issued by competent authority for enforcing neutrality during a war not involving the Government?
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In what situation will the penalty be the highest according to the text?
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What action leads to being punished by the penalty of reclusion temporal to death?
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Who should an individual immediately report any knowledge of a conspiracy against the Government to avoid being punished as an accessory to treason?
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Study Notes
Penalties for Treason and Related Offenses
- Treason Penalty: A person loyal to the Government of the Philippine Islands who commits treason by levying war or aiding enemies faces a penalty of death.
- Witness Requirement: A minimum of two witnesses is needed for the conviction of treason.
- Penalty for Aliens: Aliens residing in the Philippine Islands who commit treason face the same penalty as Philippine citizens, which is death.
- Conspiracy to Commit Treason: Those who conspire to commit treason are subject to a penalty of reclusion temporal (imprisonment from 12 years and 1 day to 20 years).
- Disclosure of Confidential Information: Disclosing confidential details about the defense of the Philippine Archipelago to a foreign nation results in a penalty of reclusion temporal.
- Incitement by Public Officers: A public officer who incites or motivates for war against the Philippine Islands faces a penalty of reclusion temporal to death.
- Violation of Neutrality Regulations: Violating neutrality regulations during a non-involving war can lead to a penalty of prison correctional (imprisonment from 6 months to 6 years).
- Highest Penalty Situation: The highest penalty applies when treason involves the acts of levying war against the Government.
- Action Leading to Severe Punishment: Engaging in treasonous acts such as levying war or aiding the enemy leads to being punished by the penalty of reclusion temporal to death.
- Duty to Report Conspiracy: Individuals must immediately report any known conspiracy against the Government to avoid being charged as an accessory to treason.
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Test your knowledge on crimes against national security, focusing on treason and espionage. This quiz covers the legal definitions, penalties, and elements of treason under the law.
