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What is the decisive factor in determining a political crime?
What is the decisive factor in determining a political crime?
- The geographical location of the crime
- The financial gain sought
- The intent or motive behind the action (correct)
- The number of victims involved
Which of the following correctly describes rebellion?
Which of the following correctly describes rebellion?
- It occurs without any public awareness or participation.
- It requires the use of a weapon by a single individual.
- It involves a multitude of people rising against the government. (correct)
- It is a private act aimed at achieving political gain.
What differentiates qualified direct assault from direct assault?
What differentiates qualified direct assault from direct assault?
- The location where the assault occurs.
- The use of a weapon or if the offender is a public officer. (correct)
- The involvement of more than one person in the act.
- The type of victim targeted in the assault.
What is the primary goal of a coup d'état?
What is the primary goal of a coup d'état?
Which statement accurately describes grave coercion?
Which statement accurately describes grave coercion?
What is the key characteristic of piracy?
What is the key characteristic of piracy?
Which statement accurately describes rebellion or insurrection?
Which statement accurately describes rebellion or insurrection?
What does arbitrary detention refer to?
What does arbitrary detention refer to?
What constitutes espionage?
What constitutes espionage?
What does misprision of treason entail?
What does misprision of treason entail?
In the context of neutrality during war, what does evasion by escaping during the term of sentence imply?
In the context of neutrality during war, what does evasion by escaping during the term of sentence imply?
What is a defining feature of treason?
What is a defining feature of treason?
What is the consequence of sedition?
What is the consequence of sedition?
Flashcards
Political Crime
Political Crime
An act that aims to overthrow or disrupt the existing political order. The key factor is the intent or motive, not just the crime committed.
Two-Witness Rule
Two-Witness Rule
A crime requiring at least two witnesses to prove the overt act of giving aid or comfort to the crime.
Conspiracy to Commit Sedition
Conspiracy to Commit Sedition
When two or more people agree to rise publicly and tumultuously to achieve any of the goals outlined in Article 139.
Direct Assault
Direct Assault
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Coup d'état
Coup d'état
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Piracy
Piracy
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Arbitrary Detention
Arbitrary Detention
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Espionage
Espionage
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Misprision of Treason
Misprision of Treason
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Rebellion or Insurrection
Rebellion or Insurrection
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Delivering Prisoners From Jail
Delivering Prisoners From Jail
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Resistance and Serious Disobedience
Resistance and Serious Disobedience
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Treason
Treason
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Study Notes
Criminal Law Study Notes
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PIRACY: Robbery or forcible depredation on the high seas, without lawful authority, with intent to steal and hostile intent.
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ARBITRARY DETENTION: Illegal detention without justification.
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ESPIONAGE: Gathering, transmitting, or losing information about national defense with intent to harm the Philippines or benefit a foreign nation.
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MISPRISION OF TREASON: Knowledge of a treasonous conspiracy by a person owing allegiance to the government.
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NEUTRALITY: A nation's stance of not participating in a war, maintaining peaceful dealings with warring parties.
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DELIVERY (BAR 1990): Filing accurate information or complaints with the proper judicial authorities.
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REBELLION/INSURRECTION: Taking up arms against the government.
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DELIVERING PRISONERS: Helping a prisoner escape.
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COMMISSION OF THE CRIME (BAR 2004, 2009): Aiding in an escape.
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RESISTANCE AND SERIOUS DISOBEDIENCE: Resisting or gravely disobeying authority figures.
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EVASION ON THE OCCASION OF DISORDERS: Escaping to avoid arrest or sentence during disturbances.
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EVASION BY ESCAPING DURING THE TERM OF SENTENCE: Avoiding serving a sentence through escape.
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PRINCIPAL OFFENDERS (COUP D'ETAT): Military members, police officers, or public officials, potentially with civilian support.
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MUTINY: Offenders in ships' crews or passengers.
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TREASON: Violating allegiance to a government by a person owing allegiance.
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TWO-WITNESS RULE: Requires the testimony of at least two witnesses to establish an overt act of treason.
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CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SEDITION: Agreement of two or more people to openly rebel, aiming for goals defined in Article 139.
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DIRECT ASSAULT: Employing force or intimidation to achieve rebellion or sedition goals.
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SEDITION: Creating unrest, disturbance or commotions within the nation.
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VIOLATION OF PARLIAMENTARY IMMUNITY: Using force, intimidation to disrupt members of a legislative assembly.
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EXPULSION: Removing a person.
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POLITICAL CRIMES: Crimes targeting political order, or acts committed for political purposes.
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REBELLION: Large-scale uprising against the government involving many people and often complex plotting.
###Â Qualified & Indirect Assault
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QUALIFIED DIRECT ASSAULT: Direct assault with a weapon, by a public official, or on a person in authority.
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INDIRECT ASSAULT: Assault through an agent of authority or when assisting the agent.
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COUP D'ETAT: A speedy attack against government facilities, communication networks or essential services.
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REBELLION: Essence of this crime lies in a public rebellion and taking up arms towards the established government.
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GRAVE COERCION: Illegal acts by private individuals described in Article 127.
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SEARCH WARRANT: A judge-issued warrant authorizing a search.
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