1. Concept Minority or seniority – refers to the mitigating circumstance under the Revised Penal Code wherein the accused is a minor being under 18 years old or a senior being over 70 years old. a. Legal basis Article 13. Mitigating circumstances. – The following are mitigating circumstances; 2. That the offender is under eighteen…
Minor 15 to 17 years old – refers to the exempting circumstance that exempts an accused from criminal liability for committing an offense due to being a 15 to 17 years old, unless the accused acted with discernment. 1. Concept Minor 15 to 17 years old – refers to the exempting circumstance that exempts an…
Minor under 15 years old – refers to the exempting circumstance that exempts an accused from criminal liability for committing an offense due to being a minor under 15 years of age. 1. Concept Minor under 15 years old – refers to the exempting circumstance that exempts an accused from criminal liability for committing an…
Notes: 1) Chapters 1 and 2, Title V, Book I of the Civil Code provided for the provisions on the Age of Majority. However, it has been superseded by the Executive Order No. 209 (series of 1987; otherwise known as the Family Code), which in turn has been amended by Republic Act No. 6809. See:…
Art. 234. Emancipation takes place by the attainment of majority. Unless otherwise provided, majority commences at the age of eighteen years. (As amended by R.A. 6809) Art. 236. Emancipation shall terminate parental authority over the person and property of the child who shall then be qualified and responsible for all acts of civil life, save…
1. Concept Exploitation of minors – refers to the crime of exploiting minors as contemplated under Article 278 of the Revised Penal Code. a. Legal basis Art. 278. Exploitation of minors. – The penalty of prisión correccional in its minimum and medium periods and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) shall be…