The following are aggravating circumstances: xxx. 6. That the crime be committed in the night time, or in an uninhabited place, or by a band , whenever su…
Read moreThe following are aggravating circumstances: xxx. 7. That the crime be committed on the occasion of a conflagration, shipwreck, earthquake, epidemic or ot…
Read moreGeneric aggravating circumstance Recidivism is a generic aggravating circumstance under Article 14 (9) of the Revised Penal Code. Who is a recidivist? A r…
Read moreThat advantage be taken of superior strength, or means be employed to weaken the defense. (Art. 14, par. 15, RPC) When is there abuse of superio…
Read moreThat advantage be taken of superior strength, or means be employed to weaken the defense. (Art. 14, par. 15, RPC) "Means employed to weaken…
Read moreThat means be employed or circumstances brought about which add ignominy to the natural effects of the act . (Art. 14, par. 17, RPC) What is igno…
Read moreThat the crime be committed after an unlawful entry. (Art. 14, par. 18, RPC) When is there an unlawful entry? ●There is unlawful entry when…
Read moreAggravating Circumstance: Breaking of wall, roof, floor, door or window
That as a means to the commission of the crime, a wall, roof, floor, door or window be broken. (Art. 14, par. 19, RPC) When is breaking of wall,…
Read moreThat the crime be committed with the aid of persons under fifteen years of age or xxx. (Art. 14, par. 20, RPC) Reason/Purpose of the rule: ●It…
Read moreThat the crime be committed xxx by means of motor vehicles, motorized watercraft, airships, or other similar means. (Art. 14, par. 20, RPC) When…
Read moreWhat are the requisites in order for cruelty to be aggravating? For cruelty to be aggravating, 1. There must be evidence to show that the cru…
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