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Define criminal law.

Criminal law is the branch of law that defines crimes, describes their nature, and provides for their punishment.

What is the definition of crime?

Crime is an act committed or omitted in violation of a public law forbidding or commanding it.

What are the sources of Philippine criminal law?

The sources of Philippine criminal law include the Revised Penal Code and its amendments, special penal laws passed by various legislative bodies, and penal presidential decrees issued during Martial Law.

Are there common law crimes in the Philippines?

<p>No, common law crimes, which are based on principles and rules of action not explicitly declared by the legislature, are not recognized in the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does criminal law encompass?

<p>Criminal law encompasses the definition of crimes, their nature, and the provision of punishment for those crimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Criminal Law

The branch of law defining crimes and prescribing punishments.

Crime Definition

An act violating a public law, either by commission or omission.

Sources of Criminal Law (Philippines)

Revised Penal Code, special penal laws, and penal presidential decrees.

Common Law Crimes (Philippines)

Principles and rules not explicitly declared by legislation.

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Scope of Criminal Law

Defines crimes, their nature, and punishment provisions.

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Study Notes

Criminal Law Definition

Criminal law is the branch of law that defines crimes, explains their nature, and outlines their punishment.

Crime Definition

A crime is an act or omission that violates a public law, either by doing something forbidden or failing to do something commanded.

Sources of Philippine Criminal Law

The Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815) and its amendments
Special Penal Laws passed by various legislative bodies, including the Philippine Commission, Philippine Assembly, Philippine Legislature, National Assembly, Congress of the Philippines, and the Batasang Pambansa
Penal Presidential Decrees issued during Martial Law

Common Law Crimes in the Philippines

There are no common law crimes in the Philippines, unlike in the United States and England.
Common law crimes refer to principles, usages, and rules of action that are not based on explicit legislative declarations.