Usurpation of executive functions, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept

Article 240. Any judge who shall assume any power pertaining to the executive authorities, or shall obstruct the latter in the lawful exercise of their powers, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor in its medium period to prision correccional in its minimum period. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

“Public officer” –refers to any person who, by direct provision of the law, popular election or appointment by competent authority, shall take part in the performance of public functions in the Government of the Philippine Islands, of shall perform in said Government or in any of its branches public duties as an employee, agent or subordinate official, of any rank or class, for purposes of Titles 1 to 6, Book 2 of the Revised Penal Code. (Article 203, Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

Delaying release, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept Article 126. Delaying release. – The penalties provided for in Article 124 shall be imposed upon any public officer or employee who delays

Prolonging performance of duties and powers, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept Article 237. Any public officer shall continue to exercise the duties and powers of his office, employment or commission, beyond the period provided

Formation, maintenance and prohibition of combination of capital or labor through violence or threats, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept and legal basis Art. 289. Formation, maintenance and prohibition of combination of capital or labor through violence or threats. – The penalty of