Practice question
A private consultant knowingly induces an officer to grant a permit to a proved legally unqualified dummy, and all elements of Section 3(j) are established. The consultant argues that only public officers can incur any liability under RA 3019. Which is correct?
- Every private individual is categorically exempt from RA 3019.
- Section 4(b) expressly addresses knowingly inducing or causing a public official to commit a Section 3 offense.
- Inducement can never matter without a family relationship.
- Section 4(b) requires that the consultant hold elective office.
- Only a consultant’s professional title determines guilt.
Legal references
- RA 3019, Sections 3(f), 3(h), 3(j), 3(k) and 4, substantive prohibited acts: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1960/ra_3019_1960.html
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