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Practice question: Suppletory Application of the Revised Penal Code

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

What did Ladonga recognize regarding conspiracy principles and BP 22?
  1. Conspiracy is conclusively presumed between spouses.
  2. BP 22 repealed all RPC principles.
  3. Applicable conspiracy principles may operate suppletorily, but conspiracy still requires proof.
  4. Every nonsignatory is necessarily guilty.
  5. The complainant may dispense with proof by alleging conspiracy.

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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