CRIMINAL LAW 1

I. What is Criminal Law?

II. What are the three (3) characteristics of Criminal law?

III. Hubert and Eunice were married in the Philippines. Hubert took graduate studies in
America and met his former girlfriend Eula. They renewed their friendship and finally
decided to get married. The first wife, Eunice, heard about the marriage and secures a copy
of the marriage contract in America. Eunice filed a case of Bigamy against Hubert in the
Philippines. (a) Will the case prosper? Explain.

IV. What are the Stages of felonies?

V. Out of spite and simply intending to put Gina to shame for breaking off with him, Ritchie
emptied a gallon of motor oil on the school's stairway where Gina usually passed. Gina,
unaware of what Ritchie did, used the slippery stairway and slipped, hitting her head on the
stairs. Gina died from brain hemorrhage.

What crime did Ritchie commit?

(A) Murder.

(B) Reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.

(C) Homicide.

(D) Impossible crime of homicide.

(E) None.

VI. What are the Elements of Self Defense?

VII. Who are the persons criminally liable?

VIII. What is Treachery (Alevosia)?

IX. Who are the principals?

X. A, a known businessman contracted B, a hired killer, to kill D for a price. D happens to

live in an island that can be reached by sea to take for at least one hour travel. In order to
reach the island B would need the banca of C who agreed to go and operate the banca
himself for a fee. Are A, B and C liable for the death of D?. If so, what is their participation to
the crime? Explain.