Criminal Law 1 - Revised Penal Code

Questions and Answers

What is an ex post facto law?

A law that regulates civil rights without punishment.

A law that increases penalties for a crime after it was committed. (correct)

A law that punishes actions that were innocent when done. (correct)

A law that does not allow for due process.

No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law.

True

What does a bill of attainder do?

Inflicts punishment without trial.

An ex post facto law changes the __________ of a crime.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ex post facto law?

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Study Notes

Limitations on Enacting Penal Laws

No ex post facto laws or bills of attainder are permitted, ensuring that laws cannot criminalize actions retroactively.
Accused individuals are entitled to due process of law before being held accountable for a criminal offense.

Ex Post Facto Laws

Defined as laws that:
- Criminalize actions that were legal when committed.
- Increase the severity of a crime compared to when it was initially carried out.
- Alter punishments to impose harsher sanctions than those applicable at the time of the offense.
- Change evidentiary rules to allow for convictions based on different or lesser testimony than originally required.
- Affect civil rights without proper legal basis, essentially imposing penalties for actions that were lawful.
- Remove legal protections from previously secured acquittals or convictions.

Bill of Attainder

A bill of attainder is a legislative measure that results in punishment without a trial, substituting legislative action for judicial processes.

Structure of the Revised Penal Code

Book One outlines the definitions and classifications concerning criminal law:
- Title I: Discusses felonies and circumstances affecting criminal liability, covering justification and exemptions.
- Title II: Identifies individuals who can be held criminally liable for felonies.
- Title III: Details penalties, including general classifications, durations, and application.
- Title IV: Focuses on the extinction of criminal liability, both total and partial.

Description

Test your knowledge of the Revised Penal Code Book 1 as outlined in Criminal Law 1. This quiz covers essential legal principles and key concepts necessary for your Bachelor of Law studies. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand criminal law topics.