Practice question
A vehicle collision causes damage. The prosecution proves only that the accused drove the vehicle and damage occurred, but not the alleged negligent act or inexcusable lack of precaution. Is damage alone sufficient for criminal conviction under Article 365?
- Yes, every driver is criminally liable for every collision.
- No; the prosecution must prove the charged criminal negligence and causal facts beyond reasonable doubt.
- Yes, if the repair bill is large.
- Yes, if the accused has insurance.
- No, because driving can never be criminally negligent.
Legal references
- RA 10951, current amended RPC provisions and monetary thresholds: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2017/ra_10951_2017.html; Section 97, amended Article 365.
- Ivler v Modesto-San Pedro, G.R. No. 172716, November 17, 2010, main decision, one quasi-offense and double jeopardy: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/nov2010/gr_172716_2010.html
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