CRIMINAL LAW SY 2015-2016 Case Syllabus BOOK 1 REVISED PENAL CODE and related SPECIAL LAWS 1. Fundamental Principles A. Criminal Law - Mala in Se; Mala Prohibita: Violation of Special Laws - Corpuz vs. People GR180016 April 29, 2014 -Loney vs. People 482SCRA195 February 10, 2006 - Crimes; Felonies; Offenses - Construction of Penal Laws - Construction of the Revised Penal Code B. Scope of Application - Generality (definition and exceptions) - Territoriality (definition and exceptions) - Prospectivity (definition; exceptions; effects of repeal of penal law) ~ People vs. Simon 234 SCRA 558 C. Limitations on the Power of Congress to Enact Penal Laws - Equal Protection - Due Process - Ex Post Facto Law, - Bill of Attainder - Non-Imposition of Cruel and Unusual Punishment - RA 9346: Non-Imposition of Death Penalty I. Felonies A. Classifications (Intentional and Culpable Felonies) -Ivler vs. San Pedro GR172716 November 17, 2010 B. Elements of Criminal Liability C. Impossible Crime in relation to Article 59, RPC -Intod vs.CA .215SCRA52 October 12, 1982 - Jacinto vs. CA GR 162540 July 13, 2009 D. Stages of Execution - Consummated - Frustrated - Attempted - Felonies with NO Frustrated Stage (Rape and Theft) - Valenzuela vs. People GR 160188 June 21, 2007 - People vs. Quinanola. GR 126148 May 5, 1999 - People vs. Orande 415SCRA699 November 12, 2003 - Classes of Crimes (Material and Formal) CC Rapemipany and Dramnes) $n Cammit a PrimeDonnle ue larranaes AQ4 OF -People vs. Larranaga 421 SCRA530 February 3, 2004 - People vs. Carandang GR 175926 July 6. 2011 - People vs. Dadao, et.al. GR 201860 January 22, 2014 - People vs. Feliciano, Jr. GR 196735 May 5, 2014- People vs. Bokingco GR 187536 August 10, 2011 - Go-Tan vs. Tan GR168852 Sept. 30, 2008 - People vs. Morilla GR 189833, February 5, 2014 Multiple/Repeat Offenders - Recidivism - Reiteracion - Quasi-Recidivism - Habitual Delinquency Continuing Crimes - Delito Continuado - Santiago vs. Garchitorena 228 SCRA 214 (1993) - Transitory Crimes - Continued Crimes Complex Crimes and Special Complex Crimes - People vs. Nelmida GR 184500 September 11, 2012 - People vs. Punzalan GR 199892 December 10, 2012 - People vs, Dulay GR 194629 April 21, 2014 Circumstances Affecting Criminal Liability Justifying Circumstances -Article 11, RPC -Dela Cruz vs. People GR 189405 November 19, 2014 - Guevarra vs. People GR 170462 February 5, 2014 - People vs. Sevillano _ GR200800 February 9, 2015 - Battered Woman Syndrome (RA 9262) Exempting Circumstances ~ Article 12, RPC - Absolutory Causes (RPC and Special Penal laws) - RA 9344 Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act as amended by RA 10630 - Madali vs. People 595SCRA274 — August 4, 2009 - People vs. Sarcia 599 SCRA 20 Sept. 10, 2009 - People vs. Mantalaba GR 186227 July 20, 2011 Mitigating Circumstances - Article 13, RPC (Privileged; Ordinary) - Nizurtado vs. Sandiganbayan 239 SCRA 33 (1994), (Prater Intentionem appreciated in malversation) -Bongalon vs. People GR 169533 March 20, 2013 - Mariano vs, People GR 178145 July 7, 2014 Aggravating Circumstances ~ Article 14, RPC. - Classifications (Qualified/Qualifying/Special/Specific/inherent/Generic) =People vs. Nazareno GR 196434 October 24, 2012 - Fantastico vs. Malicse, Sr. GR 190912 January 12, 2015 - People vs. Vilbar GR 186541 February 1, 2012 = People vs. Matibag GR 206381 March 15, 2015