Seventeenth…

I forgot to blog about this again…
Probably because the result was the same. Another no-show for the seventeenth visit…
Nothing further…

Blog Lecture No. 67: Unjust Vexation

Now, let us tackle the other dimension the Samson Macariola affair…
What is unjust vexation?
Sadly, unjust vexation under our penal laws is undefined, intentionally or otherwise. Some criminal law minds (not criminal minds) think this is a catch-all provision where any crime that it not otherwise defined there will fall under unjust vexation.
So let’s go to [...]

Blog Lecture No. 66: Alarms and Scandals

What does our penal laws provide when it comes to alarms and scandals?
Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code provides:

Article 155. Alarms and scandals. — The penalty of arresto menor or a fine not exceeding P200 pesos shall be imposed upon:
1. Any person who within any town or public place, shall discharge any firearm, rocket, [...]

Blog Lecture No. 65: Death or Physical Injuries Under Exceptional Circumstances

What is the general rule when one kills or maims another?
Under ordinary circumstances, people who kill or inflict physical injuries upon another person get a prison term (and depending on other factors, even a life sentence).
But there is an exemption to this where a person merely gets destierro.
What the hell is destierro?
According to Article 114 [...]