Criminal Intent in Falsification Quiz

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Which type of criminal intent must be shown in felonies committed by means of dolo?

Intent to pervert the truth (correct)

Intent to benefit financially

Intent to create genuine documents

Intent to cause damage to the government

In cases of falsification, what is a reason that can show a lack of criminal intent?

Benefiting from the falsification

No benefit derived by the accused from the falsification (correct)

Damage caused to the government

Causing damage to a third person

What is the key factor that constitutes the crime of falsification by making alteration or intercalation?

Causing damage to the government with the alteration

Creating a genuine document as the result of alteration

Benefiting financially from the alteration

The document that is falsified being genuine (correct)

Which type of document falsification constitutes the crime of simulation in a manner that easily leads to error about its authenticity?

Simulating a public document Signup and view all the answers

What are the two ways of committing falsification as mentioned in the text?

Counterfeiting and feigning Signup and view all the answers

For imitation of another's signature, what level of perfection is required according to the text?

Perfection not necessary Signup and view all the answers

What penalty shall be imposed upon a private individual who commits falsification in any public or official document?

Prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods and a fine of not more than P5,000 pesos Signup and view all the answers

Who would be penalized for intentionally using falsified documents in a judicial proceeding?

Any person introducing the false documents Signup and view all the answers

In falsification of public documents, what is the essential factor being punished?

Undermining of the public faith and destruction of truth Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty if a person falsifies a private document to cause damage to a third party?

Prision correccional in its minimum period Signup and view all the answers

Is the element of gain or benefit essential to maintain a charge for falsification of public documents?

No, it is not necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for knowingly using false documents in any judicial proceeding?

Penalty next lower in degree from the actual offense Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an alteration to be considered falsification?

It must have been made on a genuine document and changed the meaning to something false. Signup and view all the answers

When is an alteration not considered falsification?

When it speaks the truth and does not affect the integrity of the document. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of falsification by a private individual?

Falsification of a private document by any person. Signup and view all the answers

When does a private individual incur liability in falsification by a public officer?

When they cooperate in falsifying a public document. Signup and view all the answers

Why is intent to cause damage or personal gain not necessary for falsification?

'Because it is in the interest of the community which is intended to be guaranteed by strict faithfulness.' Signup and view all the answers

Which act is punishable under Article 172?

Use of falsified document. Signup and view all the answers

What is the controlling consideration in a crime involving a public document?

Public character of the document Signup and view all the answers

In falsification of a public document, why does the intent to cause damage to third persons become immaterial?

The document's public character takes precedence Signup and view all the answers

Why was an accused individual not punished for falsifying a deed of sale involving a deceased heir?

The accused acted under the authority of the deceased's children Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the elements required for falsification of a private document?

Presence of intent to cause damage Signup and view all the answers

Why did an individual who falsified a receipt and destroyed it without showing it to anyone not prejudice anyone?

The individual did not show intent to deceive Signup and view all the answers

What must an individual do to be guilty of falsification of a false document?

Show intent to deceive or cause damage Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a forgery to occur according to the text?

An intent to imitate and some resemblance between the genuine and forged signatures Signup and view all the answers

When committed by a private individual, which article should be applied?

Article 172 Signup and view all the answers

What is a requisite for an offense under Article 172 by a private individual?

Attributing statements to a person that were not made by them Signup and view all the answers

What does legal obligation mean in the context of the text?

A law requiring disclosure of the truth of facts narrated Signup and view all the answers

What must be essential for an alteration of dates in a document according to the text?

It must affect either the veracity of the document or its effects Signup and view all the answers