Practice question
Before a planned assault, Oscar deliberately becomes intoxicated to strengthen his resolve to carry out the plan. Actual intoxication is established. How does Article 15 classify it?
- As always mitigating because alcohol was involved.
- As a complete excuse.
- As aggravating because it was intentionally obtained pursuant to the criminal plan.
- As a circumstance the offender may elect to ignore.
- As automatically converting the assault into negligence.
Legal references
- Revised Penal Code, Act No. 3815, specified articles, as amended: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426; Articles 15 and 62.
- Ilayat v People, G.R. No. 259916, July 25, 2025, en banc main decision, intoxication proof: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/70091
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