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Practice question: Retroactive Effect of Penal Laws

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under the amended Article 62(5) definition, which conviction count is material?
  1. Only the first arrest
  2. A third finding of guilt or oftener within the specified framework
  3. Only an unfiled complaint
  4. Only the second police interview
  5. No conviction is needed

Legal references

  • Revised Penal Code, Articles 8, 10 and 22, as applicable: https://lawphil.net/statutes/acts/act1930/act_3815_1930.html
  • RA 18, Section 1, amended Article 62(5) habitual-delinquent definition: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1946/ra_18_1946.html

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