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Practice question: Compound Complex Crime

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A single proved intentional act causes a consummated grave felony and a separate less grave felony. No special rule governs and all elements are established. Does different grade alone bar the first Article48 branch?
  1. No; the specified grave/less-grave combination can qualify
  2. Yes; only two grave felonies may qualify
  3. Yes; less grave felonies are always excluded
  4. Yes; any difference in grade proves separate physical acts
  5. Yes; the article applies only to light felonies

Legal references

  • People v Reyes GR260030 May19,2025 MAIN, Article48 and public-fund falsification: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/may2025/gr_260030_2025.html Article48 two branches and penalty.
  • People v Mision GR63480 February26,1991 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1991/feb1991/gr_63480_1991.html

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