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Practice question: Intent and Motive

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Is proof that an accused expected a benefit necessarily the same as proof that the accused performed the charged act?
  1. Yes, every heir commits a death offense
  2. Yes, every expected benefit proves participation
  3. No
  4. Only personal gain matters to every crime
  5. No act evidence is ever needed

Legal references

  • People v. Ballesteros, GR120921, January29 1998, main decision, intent and motive: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1998/jan1998/gr_120921_1998.html
  • Revised Penal Code, Articles3-4 and49, as applicable: https://lawphil.net/statutes/acts/act1930/act_3815_1930.html

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