Practice question
A penal provision imposes a definite duty and punishes intentional nonperformance. All its elements are proved. The accused argues no felony is possible because liability is based on omission rather than an affirmative blow. What does Article3 establish?
- Every duty is optional if no one moves
- Omissions are categorically civil only
- Only violent acts may be felonies
- Punishable omissions as well as acts may be felonies
- A penalty can never attach to nonperformance
Legal references
- Revised Penal Code, Articles3 and5, as applicable: https://lawphil.net/statutes/acts/act1930/act_3815_1930.html
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