Slavery, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept and legal basis

Article 272. Slavery. – The penalty of prision mayor and a fine of not exceeding 10,000 pesos shall be imposed upon anyone who shall purchase, sell, kidnap or detain a human being for the purpose of enslaving him.

If the crime be committed for the purpose of assigning the offended party to some immoral traffic, the penalty shall be imposed in its maximum period. (Act 3815, Revised Penal Code)

Persons liable and degree of participation – Criminal Law

1. Principals, accomplices, and accessories a. Criminal liability depending on penalty GRAVE AND LESS GRAVE FELONIES: The following are criminally liable for grave and less

Inciting a rebellion or insurrection, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept Article 138. Inciting a rebellion or insurrection. – The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person

Illegal use of uniforms or insignia, 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

Commission of another crime during service of penalty imposed for another offense, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept Article 160. Commission of another crime during service of penalty imposed for another offense; Penalty. – Besides the provisions of Rule 5 of

Circumstances affecting criminal liability – Criminal Law

1. Justifying circumstances The following do not incur any criminal liability: 1) Anyone who acts in defense of his person or rights, provided that the

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Persons liable and degree of participation – Criminal Law

Inciting a rebellion or insurrection, Revised Penal Code

Illegal use of uniforms or insignia, Revised Penal Code

Commission of another crime during service of penalty imposed for another offense, Revised Penal Code

Circumstances affecting criminal liability – Criminal Law

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