Material felonies those which have various stages of execution.

. Mala in se Basi- moral state of the offender, hence, good faith or lack of criminal intent is a defense.

Modifying circumstances taken into account in imposing the penalty on the offender because his moral trait is the basis of the crime. Degree of participation- penalty is computed on the basis of Stage of accomplishment --------------------------------------Mala prohibita Basis- voluntariness, hence good faith of lack of criminal intent is not a defense, unless intent is an element of the crime Modifying circumstances- not considered because the law intends to discourage the commission of the acts specially prohibited. Degree of participation- the penalty on the offenders is the same as they are all deemed principals. Stage of accomplishment- violation of the la is punished only when accomplished or consummated. Any premature arrests will lead to dismissal of the case. ---------------------------Pending case dismissed whether the accused is habitual delinquent or not. Offender is convicted and/or serving sentence. Partial or relative repeal, or implied FINALLITY OF ACQUITTAL RULE: Decision is acquittal while judgement is convicted. Art. 2 scope and application of the code