Criminal Law Book 1: First Semester 2020-2021
Criminal Law Book 1: First Semester 2020-2021
Criminal Law Book 1: First Semester 2020-2021
Criminal Law
Book 1
First Semester 2020-2021
Target Time Frame: 2 Weeks Duration
(August 24-September 7)
Approach: Distance Learning
Platform Sites: Gmail, Google Classroom,
Google Meet
Alternative Access Strategy: Offline
Learners – worksheets, power point
presentation, videos saved in USB.
Allotted Time Lesson
Schedule for each Module
Session Topic Time
1 Orientation 1 & a half Hour
- Course Description
- House Rules
- Overview
2 Introduction to comparative 30 mins.
Police System
3 Lesson 1 1 Hour
- Introductions/definitions
- Philosophies in criminal law
- Purposes
-Characteristics/purpose of criminal law
-felonies
At the end of this module, students
should be able to:
(Session 1) a. find out what the requirements
of this subject really are and what to expect
from what can be learned.
(Session 2) a. recognize the meaning of
criminal law
(Session 3) a. The students will be able to
know the difference between the
terminologies
MODULE 1
CRIMINAL LAW BOOK 1
Introduction:
Before the Spanish Colony, we have Criminal Law, “The Code of Kalanyiao”, which
often termed as the First Penal Law in the history of the Philippines. Under this code, if a man
would have a relation with a married woman, he is penalized. Adultery and concubinage are
crimes during those days. Even offending things, such as goods, are penalized. The Code of
Kalantiao has certain penal provisions. The Filipinos have their own set of penology.
When the Spanish Colonizers came, Royal Decree of 1870 made the Spanish codigo
Penal applicable and extended to the Philippines. This was made effective in the Philippines on
July 14, 1876. However, the Spanish codigo Penal did not cater to the customs and tradition of
the Filipinos. A Filipino, Rafael Del Pan, made the so called correctional code but this code was
never enacted into law, instead, a committee was organized headed by then Anacleto Diaz. This
committee was the one who drafted the present penal code. The Revised Penal Code took effect
on January 1, 1932.
Definition of Terms
1. LAW- a rule of conduct, just and obligatory. Promulgated by the competent authority for
common observance and benefits.
2. CRIME- is an act or omission punishable by law. It is an act omitted or committed in
violation of public law forbidding or commanding it.
3. FELONY- is an act or omission punishable by Revised Penal Code.
4. OFFENSE- may be defined as an act or omission punishable by Special Laws
5. CRIMINAL LAW- can be defined as a branch of public or municipal law, which
defines crimes, treats of their nature and provides for their punishment.
6. OMISSION- means inaction, failure to do a positive duty, which one is bound to do.
7. ACT- means any bodily movement tending to procedure some effect in the external
world.
TITLE ONE
FELONIES & CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH AFFECT CRIMINAL LIABILITY
CHAPTER 1- FELONIES
2. Do you believe that there is such thing as natural born killer? Justify your answer.
__________________ 1. Binding upon all persons who reside or sojourn in the Philippines,
irrespective of age, sex, color, creed or personal circumstances. (Art. 114, NCC);
__________________ 2. The purpose to use a particular means to effect such result.
__________________ 3. This rule suggest that such crimes are not triable in the court of that
country, unless their commission affects the peace and security or the safety of the state is
endangered.
_________________ 4. Exist when two or more person come to an agreement concerning the
commission of a felony and decide to commit it.
_________________ 5. Can be defined as a branch of public or municipal law, which defines
crimes, treats of their nature and provides for their punishment.