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What is the primary focus of a general investigation?
What is the primary focus of a general investigation?
- Establishing guilt through extra-judicial confessions.
- Examining only serious crimes such as homicide and rape.
- Utilizing modern techniques specific to serious crimes.
- Rendering conclusions of proof through research. (correct)
Which of the following best defines robbery?
Which of the following best defines robbery?
- A crime involving the deceptive acquisition of another's property.
- The theft of property from a shop without a weapon.
- Unlawful taking of personal property through violence or intimidation. (correct)
- The lawful taking of someone else's property without consent.
Which element is NOT part of the definition of robbery?
Which element is NOT part of the definition of robbery?
- Personal property belonging to another.
- The use of a weapon. (correct)
- Intent to permanently deprive the owner of property.
- Unlawful taking.
What does the term 'actor' refer to in the context of crime principles?
What does the term 'actor' refer to in the context of crime principles?
What type of crimes are categorized as crimes against property?
What type of crimes are categorized as crimes against property?
Which of the following is NOT an example of special crime investigation?
Which of the following is NOT an example of special crime investigation?
What principle underlies the investigation of crimes?
What principle underlies the investigation of crimes?
Which of the following elements is critical to establishing acts against property?
Which of the following elements is critical to establishing acts against property?
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Study Notes
Investigation Overview
- Investigation involves examining, studying, analyzing, and researching facts or circumstances to render a proof conclusion.
- It encompasses various scenarios, both related and unrelated, to gather substantial evidence.
Special Crime Investigation
- Special Crime Investigation focuses on modern techniques for investigating serious and specific crimes.
- Crimes under this category include murder, homicide, rape, abortion, robbery, arson, kidnapping, blackmail, carnapping, and criminal negligence.
Principles of Crime Differentiation
- Act (Intent): The specific action or omission that is punishable by law.
- Actor: Identification of the offender and the party that has been offended.
- Event: Examination of the underlying circumstances surrounding the crime.
Crimes Against Property
- Crimes against property target personal belongings, including robbery, theft, brigandage, estafa, anti-bouncing check violations, culpable insolvency, and usurpation.
- These offenses involve unlawfully taking someone else's property against their will.
Emphasis on Physical Evidence
- Importance is placed on physical evidence over extrajudicial confessions in criminal investigations.
Elements of Robbery
- Personal Property: Must involve property that belongs to another individual.
- Unlawful Taking: Action of taking must be illegal.
- Intent: Perpetrator must have the intention to gain possession unlawfully.
- Intimidation or Violence: Involves using force or threats to carry out the act of robbery.
Revised Penal Code on Crimes Against Property
- Under the Revised Penal Code, penalties apply to anyone who takes possession of or usurps rights to property belonging to another through violence or intimidation.
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