Practice question
During an ongoing rebellion, a participant commits an offense solely for private revenge, with no political motivation or connection to furthering rebellion. Does timing alone establish absorption?
- Yes; every offense during rebellion is absorbed.
- Yes; private revenge is always political.
- Yes; the calendar date determines the offense.
- Yes; membership removes all separate liability.
- No; a purely private purpose does not satisfy the required political connection.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1995/nov1995/gr_112235_1995.html — People v. Lovedioro, G.R.112235, November29 1995, main opinion, political-purpose requirement and private-purpose exception.
- https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1990/jun1990/gr_92163_1990.html — Enrile v. Salazar, G.R.92163 and92164, June5 1990, main opinion reaffirming Hernandez absorption doctrine.
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