Light threats, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept and legal basis

Article 283. Light threats. – Any threat to commit a wrong not constituting a crime, made in the manner expressed in subdivision 1 of the next preceding article, shall be punished by arresto mayor. (Act 3815, Revised Penal Code)

2. Elements of the offense

Elements of the offense:

1) The offender threatens to commit a wrong not constituting a crime; and,

2) It is made in the manner expressed in subdivision 1 of the next preceding article. (Article 283, Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

BAIL: In all cases falling within the two next preceding articles (i.e. grave threats and light threats), the person making the threats may also be required to give bail not to molest the person threatened, or if he shall fail to give such bail, he shall be sentenced to destierro. (Article 284, Ibid.)

References

Title 9 – Crimes Against Personal Liberty, Book 2, Revised Penal Code

/Updated: January 18, 2023

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