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Jenelyn Javier Quiz 2
Jenelyn Javier Quiz 2
5. What is the crime of false testimony? What are the acts punished?
Art. 180. False testimony against a defendant. — Any person who shall give false testimony
against the defendant in any criminal case shall suffer:
1. The penalty of reclusion temporal, if the defendant in said case shall have been
sentenced to death
2. The penalty of prision mayor, if the defendant shall have been sentenced to reclusion
temporal or reclusion perpetua;
3. The penalty of prision correccional, if the defendant shall have been sentenced to any
other afflictive penalty; and
4. The penalty of arresto mayor, if the defendant shall have been sentenced to a
correctional penalty or a fine, or shall have been acquitted.
In cases provided in subdivisions 3 and 4 of this article the offender shall further suffer a fine
not to exceed 1,000 pesos.
Title VI 7. Enumerate at least five (5) crimes against public morals under the RPC.
Crimes against public morals:
1. Gambling (Art. 195);
2. Importation, sale and possession of lottery tickets or advertisements (Art. 196);
3. Betting in sport contests (Art. 197);
4. Illegal betting on horse races (Art. 198);
5. Illegal cockfighting (Art. 199);
6. Grave scandal (Art. 200);
7. Immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions (Art. 201); and
8. Vagrancy and prostitution (Art. 202).
10. In the case of games such as basketball, volleyball, etc., does the mere playing of them
carry any liability? When will it pose criminal liability?
Yes, there are bets or wagers placed with the hope to win a prize therefrom. Under this
law, even sports contents like boxing, would be gambling insofar as those who are
betting therein are concerned. Under the old penal code, if the skill of the player
outweighs the chance or hazard involved in winning the game, the game is not
considered gambling but a sport.
11. Suppose that in a certain mall, customers were told that for every purchase worth Php
100.00, they will be entitled to a raffle ticket. The prize for the final draw is a
Mercedes-Benz (a very expensive car). Is this lottery? If so, is it a punishable form of
lottery?
Yes, no.
13. Art. 201 of the RPC defines immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions
and indecent shows which could pose criminal liability.
a. How are these criminal acts committed?
1. Those who shall publicly expound or proclaim doctrines
2.
a. The authors of obscene literature, published with their knowledge in any form,
the editors publishing such literature; and the owners/operators of the
establishment selling the same;
b. Those who, in theaters, fairs, cinematographs, or any other place, exhibit indecent
or immoral plays, scenes, acts, or shows, it being understood that the obscene
literature or indecent or immoral plays, scenes, acts or shows, whether live or in
film, which are proscribed by virtue hereof, shall include those which:
(1) glorify criminals or condone crimes;
(2) serve no other purpose but to satisfy the market for violence, lust or
pornography;
(3) offend any race, or religion;
(4) tend to abet traffic in and use of prohibited drugs; and
(5) are contrary to law, public order, morals, good customs, established policies,
lawful orders, decrees and edicts; and
3. Those who shall sell, give away, or exhibit films, prints, engravings, sculptures, or
literature which are offensive to morals.
b. Is mere possession of nude pictures punishable?
Yes.
15. Under Philippine laws, when are the dates where horse racing is prohibited? How
about cockfighting, when is it prohibited? (specify the dates or occasions)
Horse racing is prohibited during:
1. July 4 (Republic Act No. 137);
2. December 30 (Republic Act No. 229);
3. Any registration or voting days (Republic Act No. 180, Revised Election Code); and
4. Holy Thursday and Good Friday (Republic Act No. 946)
16. A man and a woman went to Roxas City Plaza and lied down there. They covered
themselves their blanket and made the public seat as their conjugal bed. They then
had sexual intercourse. Are they liable for grave scandal?
Yes, they are.