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Practice question: Absorption Principle

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What is decisive in determining whether a common offense is absorbed in rebellion under Lovedioro?
  1. The length of the accused's surname.
  2. The number of reporters covering the case.
  3. The price of the accused's clothing.
  4. The act's established political purpose or motive in furtherance of rebellion.
  5. Only the day of the week.

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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