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Crimes against persons, Revised Penal Code

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Title Eight – Crimes against Persons

Chapter One: Destruction of Life

Section One. – Parricide, murder, homicide

⦁ Parricide

⦁ Death or physical injuries inflicted under exceptional circumstances

⦁ Murder

⦁ Homicide

⦁ Death caused in a tumultuous affray

⦁ Physical injuries inflicted in a tumultuous affray

⦁ Giving assistance to suicide

⦁ Discharge of firearms

Section Two. – Infanticide and abortion

⦁ Infanticide

⦁ Intentional abortion

⦁ Unintentional abortion

⦁ Abortion practiced by the woman herself of by her parents

⦁ Abortion practiced by a physician or midwife and dispensing of abortives

Section Three. – Duel

⦁ Challenging to a duel

Chapter Two: Physical Injuries

⦁ Mutilation

⦁ Serious physical injuries

⦁ Administering injurious substances or beverages

⦁ Less serious physical injuries

⦁ Slight physical injuries and maltreatment

⦁ Rape

⦁ Qualified Rape

References

⦁ Title 8 – Crimes Against Persons, Book 2, Revised Penal Code

/Updated: January 18, 2023

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