CASES FOR RESEARCH

REVISED PENAL CODE (BOOK II)

I. Crimes against National Security and Laws of Nations

A. Treason:
1. United States vs. Lagnason, 3 Phil. 472
2. Laurel vs. Misa, 77 Phil. 856
B. Adherence:
3. People vs. Icaron, 89 Phil. 12 – two witness rule does not apply
C. Conspiracy and Proposal:
4. U.S. vs. Bautista, 6 Phil. 581 – two witness rule does not apply
1. People vs Paar (86 Phil 864)
2. People vs Mangahas (93 Phil 118)
3. People vs Agoncillo (80 Phil 33)

II. Crimes against the Fundamental Laws of the State

A. Arbitrary Detention
8. People vs. Misa, CA 36 O.G. 3496 – Public officials who may be
held liable of arbitrary detention. May be committed thru imprudence
B. Detention defined:
9. Lukban vs. Villavicencio
10. US vs Batalliones (23 Phil 46)
III. Crimes against Public Order

11. People vs Geronimo (2008)

1. Carino vs People
2. People vs Dasig
3. People vs Avila
IV. Crimes against Public Interest

15. US vs Solito
1. Enemecio vs Office of the Ombudsman Visayas (2004)
2. Lastrilla vs Granda (2006)
3. Ark Travel Express vs Judge Abrogar (2003)

V. Crimes against Public Morals

19. People vs Siton (2009)

VI. Crimes committed by Public Officers

 20. Javier vs Sandiganbayan (2009)
1. De Vera vs Pelayo (2000)
2. Magno vs COMELEC (2002)
3. Abdulla vs People
4. Azarcon Vs Batausa
5. Rodillas vs Sandiganbayan
6. People vs Baring

VII. Crimes against Persons

24. Parricide – People vs. Paycana, 551 SCRA 657

A. Article 247:
25. People vs Abarca
1. People vs. Araquel, 57 O.G. 6229
2. People vs Pugay (1988)
3. Ordinario vs People (2004)
4. Ang vs CA (2010)

B. Murder
30. People vs. Cagoco, Cagoco, 58 Phil. 530
C. Killing a child/minor is murder:
31. People vs. Valerio, 112 SCRA 231
32.People vs. Umawid, G.R. No. 208719, June 9, 2014
D. Homicide
33. U.S. vs. Gloria, 3 Phil. 333
E. Frustrated or Attempted Homicide
34. De Guzman, Jr. vs. People, 742 SCRA 501, G.R. No. 178512, Nov.
26, 2014
F. Discharge of Firearm-
35. Dado vs. People, 392 SCRA 46
G. Less Serious Phy. Injuries
36. Enrile vs. Manalastas, 729 SCRA 49, G.R. No.
H. Slight Physical Injuries-
37. People vs. Mapalo, 514 SCRA 689
I. Rape – RA 8353
38. Ricalde vs. People, G.R. No. 211002, January 21, 2015
J. Statutory Rape
39. People vs. Santiago, G.R. No. 196970, April 2, 2014
K. Rape of Mental Retardate is included in the phrase
“deprived of reason”
40. People of Cataytay, G.R. No. 196315, October 22, 2014
L. Medical Certificate not very necessary
41. People vs. Cabudbod, 585 SCRA 479
M. NO frustrated Rape
42. People vs. Orande, 415 SCRA 699
N. Rape Committed by the Father – moral ascendancy, force,
threat or intimidation no longer required
43. People vs. Dulay, 381 SCRA 346
O. the law does not distinguish between rape committed in
wedlock and those committed without a marriage
44. People vs. Jumawaran, G.R. No. 187495, April 21, 2014.
P. Kidnapping with murder or homicide – no longer be
complexed under Article 48, RPC nor be treated as a separate
crime but shall be punished as a special complex crime under
the last paragraph of Article 267 as amended by R.A. No. 7659
45. People vs. Dionaldo, et al, G.R. NO. 207949, July 23, 2014
Q. Qualified Trespass to Dwelling – the entract must be
against the will of the owner/resident, lack of consent of the
dweller is not enough to constitute the crime of trespass
46. People vs. De Peralta, 42Phil. 69)
R. although not productive of some physical or moral harm,
would unjustly annoy or irritate an innocent person
47. Maderazo vs. People, 503 SCRA 234)
S. Robbery with Homicide –
48. People vs. Balute, G.R. No. 189272, January 21, 2015, citing Banez
T. NO Frustrated Theft –
49. Valenzuela vs. People, 525 SCRA 306
U. ESTAFA – Fraud and deceit not element of estafa by
conversion but it is the infidelity of the conversion or diversion
of funds that takes the place of the usual element, in other forms
of estafa, of fraud or deceit (
50. Dayawon vs. Badilla, 339 SCRA 702)
V. Distinction between Theft and Estafa-
51. Santos vs. People, 181 SCRA 487
W. Estafa by issuance of check vs. B.P. 22
52. Nieva vs. Court of Appeals, 272 SCRA 1
X. Persons exempt from criminal liability –
Y. coverage of Article 332 is limited to theft, swindling or
maliscious mischief
53. Intestate Estate of Gonzales vs. People, G.R. No. 181409, February
11, 2010)

Z. Carnapping Act of 1972 (R.A. 6539) – the taking is without

the consent of the owner thereof, or it was committed by using
violence against or intimidation of persons, by using force upon
things.
1. People vs. Fieldad, et al., G.R. No. 196005, October 1, 2014)
AA. P.D. 1613 – Anti – Arson Law
BB. Murder or homicide in a juridical sense would exist if the
killing was the objective of the malefactor and the burning of
the building was used only as means of accomplishing his
purpose.
2. People vs. Cedenio, G.R. No. 93485)
CC. if death resulted from arson, the killing of the person is
absorbed in the case of arson, simple or destructive.
3. People vs. Malngan, September 26, 2006)
DD. Adultery - the gist of the crime of adultery is the danger of
introducing spurious heirs into the family, whereby the rights of
the real heirs may be impaired and a man may be charged with
the maintenance of a family not his own.
4. U.S. vs. Jacinta Mata, 18 Phil. 490)
EE. Adultery and Concubinage –the crimes of adultery and
concubinage shall not be prosecuted except upon a complaint by
the offended party. Both offender must be charged
5. Busuego vs. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 196842, October
9, 2013)
FF. Acts of Lasciviousness –Lascivious conduct is the
intentional touching, either directly or indirectly or though
clothing of the genitalia, anus, breast, inner thigh or buttocks
with the intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, degrade, or arouse
or gratify the sexual desire.
6. People vs. Gerandoy, G.R. No. 202838, September 17, 2014)
GG. Qualified Seduction
7. People vs. Serrano, 406 SCRA 508
HH. Bigamy – In bigamy both the first and second spouses may
be offended parties depending on the circumstances, as when
the second wife married the accused without being aware of his
previous marriage.
8. People vs. Nepomoceno, 64 SCRA 58)
II. There must be a juridicial declaration of nullity before one
could validly contract a subsequent marriage even if such first
marriage is void ab initio.
10. Lasanas vs. People, G.R. No. 159301, June 23, 2014)
JJ. Parties are not permitted to judge for themselves the
nullity of their marriage
11. Lamas vs. People, 727 SCRA 98, G.R. No. 159031, 23 June 2014)
KK. Libel – actual malice or malice in fact – the knowledge that
the statement is false or reckless disregard as to whether or not
it was true.
12. Co vs. Munoz Jr. G.R. 181986, December 4, 2013)
LL. Slander – Grave Slander – serious and insulting nature
13. People vs. Jaring, 40 O.G. 3683
1. Villanueva vs. People, 487 SCRA 42
MM. Imprudence and Negligence
15. People vs. Garcia, 423 SCRA 583
1. Mariano vs. People, 729 SCRA 240, G.R. No. 178145, July 2014.
2. Ivler vs. Modesto San Pedro, 634 SCRA 191
VIII. Crimes against Personal Liberty and Security

18. People vs Pavillare (2000)

1. People vs Acosta
2. People vs Picker (2003)
IX. Crimes against Property

21. Napolis vs CA (1972)

1. People vs Bolinget (2003)
2. People vs Hijada (2004)
3. People vs Villagracia
4. People vs Rodrigo

X. Crimes against Chastity

26. People vs Climaco

1. People vs Subingsubing (1993)
2. People vs Alvarez

XI. Crimes against the Civil Status of Persons

29. Mercado vs Tan (2000)

1. Morigo vs People (2004)

XII. Crimes against Honor (include Administrative Circular 08- 2008 Re:
Guidelines in the Observance of a Rule of Preference in the Imposition of
Penalties in Libel Cases, January 25, 2008)

31. Sazon vs CA (1996)

1. US vs Crame
2. US vs Urbinana
QUASI-OFFENSES
I. Article 365, RPC – Criminal Negligence

34. People vs. Garcia, 423 SCRA 583

1. Mariano vs. People, 729 SCRA 240, G.R. No. 178145m July 7, 2014

OTHER CASES FOR RESEARCH:

A. Estafa
36. Batulanon vs. People, 502 SCRA 36
B. Private Document – Falsification or Estafa
 C. Perjury
37.Luz vs. COMELEC, 523 SCRA 456 – material matter defined
D. Deliberate intent
38. Villanueva vs. Secretary of Justice, 475 SCRA 495
E. Two contradictory sworn statements not sufficient to
convict a person for perjury
39. U.S. vs. Capistrano, 40 Phil. 902
F. Direct Bribery/indirect bribery – distinguished by
40. Pozar vs. CA, 132 SCRA 729
G. Corruption of Public Officials
41. Disini vs. Sandiganbayan, First Division, 705 SCRA 459, G.R. No.
169823, Sept. 11, 2013
H. Malversation of Public Funds or Property:
42. Previous demand not necessary – People vs. Tolentino, 69 Phil
715
1. Failure to show the public fund or property upon demand is prima
facie evidence – Cantos vs. People, G.R. No. 184908, July 3, 2013
2. Evidence necessary for conviction in Malversation – Mesina vs.
People, 758 SCRA 639, G.R. No. 164489, June 17, 2015

SPECIAL LAWS

A. Anti-Arson Law (P.D. No. 1613)

B. Anti-Carnapping Law (R.A. No. 6539, as amended by R.A.
Nos. 7659 and 10883)
C. Anti-Child Abuse Law (R.A. No. 7610, as amended)
D. Anti-Child Pornography Law (R.A. No. 9775)
E. Anti-Fencing Law (P.D. No. 1612)
45. Caoti vs CA (1997)
1. Dela Torre vs COMELEC (1997)
F. Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (R.A. No. 3019, as
amended by Pambansa Batas Blg. 195); prior to amendment –
crime prescribed in 10 years
47. (People vs. Pacificador, 354 SCRA 310(2001)
1. 15 years prescription applied in – Disini vs. Sandiganbayan, First
Division , 705 SCRA 459, G.R. No.169823, 24 Sept. 2013
G. Anti-Plunder Act (R.A. No. 7080, as amended)
49. “Combination or Series of Acts” – Estrada vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R.
No. 148560, Nov. 19, 2001
1. “Pattern” – same case
H. Anti-Sexual Harassment (R.A. No. 7877)
I. Anti-Torture Act (R.A. No. 9745)
J. Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (R.A. No. 9208)
K. Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act (R.A.
No. 9262)
L. Bouncing Checks Law (B.P. Blg. 22)
51. Eduardo Vaca vs CA
1. Rosa Lim vs People (2000)
M. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (R.A. No. 9165)
53. People vs Capuno (2011)
N. Illegal Possession of Firearms (P.D. No. 1866, as amended
by R.A. Nos. 8294 and 10591)
O. Indeterminate Sentence Law (R.A. No. 4103, as amended)
P. Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (R.A. No. 9344, as
amended by R.A. No. 10630, and in relation to P.D. No. 603)
Q. Obstruction of Justice (P.D. No. 1829)
R. Probation Law (P.D. No. 968, as amended by R.A.
No.10707)
S. Cybercrime Prevention Act (R.A. No. 10175)
T. Human Security Act (R.A. No. 9372) – defining acts of
terrorism
U. Anti-Alias Law (R.A. No. 142)
V. Anti-Money Laundering Law Act of 2010 (R.A. No. 9160 as
amended by R.A. No. 9194)
W. Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (R. A. No.
9995)
X. Code of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees (R.A. No.
6713)
Y. Government Procurement Reform Act (R.A. No. 9184)