False testimony against a defendant, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept

Art. 180. False testimony against a defendant. – Any person who shall give false testimony against the defendant in any criminal case shall suffer:
1. The penalty of reclusion temporal, if the defendant in said case shall have been sentenced to death;
2. The penalty of prisión mayor, if the defendant shall have been sentenced to reclusion temporal or reclusion perpetua;
3. The penalty of prisión correccional, if the defendant shall have been sentenced to any other afflictive penalty; and
4. The penalty of arresto mayor, if the defendant shall have been sentenced to a correctional penalty or a fine, or shall have been acquitted.
In cases provided in subdivisions 3 and 4 of this article the offender shall further a fine not to exceed Two hundred thousand pesos (₱200,000). (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

2. Mode of commission

Elements of the offense:

1) The offender gives false testimony against the defendant in any criminal case

References

Title 4 – Crimes Against Public Interest, Book 2, Revised Penal Code

Disclaimer: All information is for educational and general information only. These should not be taken as professional legal advice or opinion. Please consult a competent lawyer to address your specific concerns. Any statements or opinions of the author are solely his own and do not reflect that of any organization he may be connected.

Table of Contents

Read more

Law Articles

Grave scandal, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept Article 200. Grave scandal. – The penalties of arresto mayor and public censure shall be imposed upon any person who shall offend against

Crimes against persons

Title Eight – Crimes against Persons Chapter One: Destruction of Life Section One. – Parricide, murder, homicide ⦁ Parricide ⦁ Death or physical injuries inflicted