Practice question
Does proof that a wound was on a dangerous body part alone necessarily prove completion of all lethal execution acts?
- No.
- Yes; location conclusively determines every stage.
- Only the attacker’s description matters.
- Every wound is automatically mortal.
- Any hospital visit conclusively proves a frustrated killing.
Legal references
- Revised Penal Code, Articles 6-8 and 304-305 (cited provisions): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426
- Serrano v. People, G.R. No. 175023, July 5, 2010, main decision, proof of wound gravity and execution stage: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/jul2010/gr_175023_2010.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.