Violation of neutrality, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept

Article 119. Violation of neutrality. – The penalty of prision correccional shall be inflicted upon anyone who, on the occasion of a war in which the Government is not involved, violates any regulation issued by competent authority for the purpose of enforcing neutrality. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

2. Mode of commission

Elements:

1) There is war in which the Government is not involved; and,

2) The offender violates any regulation issued by competent authority for the purpose of enforcing neutrality. (Article 119, Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

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