Practice question
A felony is punished solely by a P1,300,000 fine. The accused says absence of imprisonment necessarily makes the felony light. How do amended Articles9 and26 apply?
- The court must ignore the amount
- Every fine-only felony is light regardless of amount
- A fine can never be afflictive
- Only a private contract can create a grave felony
- The afflictive fine supports grave classification; no-imprisonment alone does not make it light
Legal references
- RA10951 Sections1-2, amended RPC Articles9 and26, current thresholds: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2017/ra_10951_2017.html
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