Practice question
A BP 22 accused argues that no RPC principle can be considered because BP 22 is a special law. Which response follows Ladonga?
- The argument is correct in every respect.
- Special laws are automatically void without repeating the RPC.
- Only the first sentence of Article 10 may be read.
- The Court must ignore every compatibility question.
- Article 10 permits relevant supplementary provisions absent a contrary special rule; their actual applicability must still be assessed.
Legal references
- Revised Penal Code, Act No. 3815, specified articles, as amended: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426; Articles 8 and 10.
- Ladonga v People, G.R. No. 141066, February 17, 2005, main decision, Article 10 and proof of conspiracy: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/feb2005/gr_141066_2005.html
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