1. Concept
Art. 181. False testimony favorable to the defendant. – Any person who shall give false testimony in favor of the defendant in a criminal case, shall suffer the penalties of arresto mayor in its maximum period of prisión correccional in its minimum period and a fine not to exceed Two hundred thousand pesos (₱200,000), if the prosecution is for a felony punishable by an afflictive penalty, and the penalty of arresto mayor in any other case. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code) |
2. Mode of commission
Elements of the offense:
1) The offender gives false testimony in favor of the defendant in a criminal case
References
⦁ Title 4 – Crimes Against Public Interest, Book 2, Revised Penal Code