Illegal use of uniforms or insignia, Revised Penal Code

Filed under: Revised Penal Code

1. Concept

Article 179. Illegal use of uniforms or insignia. – The penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly and improperly make use of insignia, uniforms or dress pertaining to an office not held by such person or to a class of persons of which he is not a member. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

2. Mode of commission

Elements of the offense:

1) The offender publicly and improperly makes use of insignia, uniforms or dress pertaining to an office; and,

2) Such office is not held by such person or to a class of persons of which he is not a member.

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.

Illegal use of uniforms or insignia, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept

2. Mode of commission

References

Table of Contents

Legal Resource PH

Law Articles

Doctrine of non-interference/judicial stability

Violation of domicile, Revised Penal Code

Direct Assaults, Revised Penal Code

Services rendered under compulsion in payment of debt, Revised Penal Code

Anti-Hazing Act of 2018

Categories

About

Legal

Social