Question

1. Felipe, a student in a prestigious university, was caught cheating during an important examination. The university has a strict academic code of conduct that prohibits any form of cheating. The code explicitly states that cheating is a serious offense and is subject to disciplinary action.

Based on the given scenario, discuss the effect and application of the generality principle of penal laws. Explain whether the university's academic code of conduct is allowed under the generality principle.

2. Maria and Pedro, a married couple, are caught stealing valuable items from their neighbor's house. The penal code of the Philippines stipulates that theft is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment and/or fines. However, the penal code does not specify anything regarding the liability of married individuals who commit theft together.

In this situation, explain the effect and application of the generality principle of penal laws. Determine whether Maria and Pedro can be held criminally liable as a married couple, and discuss the legal basis for your answer.

3. Alex, an entrepreneur, was accused of committing fraud in his business transactions. The Revised Penal Code has a provision that criminalizes fraud and imposes penalties for such offenses. However, the provision does not explicitly mention anything about business transactions or entrepreneurs.

Discuss the effect and application of the generality principle of penal laws in this case. Determine whether Alex can be held liable for committing fraud in his business transactions, and provide a legal basis for your answer.

1. Discuss the effect and application of the generality principle of penal laws.
2. Explain the legality of the university's academic code of conduct under the generality principle of penal laws.
3. Determine the liability of Maria and Pedro as a married couple under the generality principle of penal laws.
4. Analyze the liability of Alex for committing fraud in his business transactions under the generality principle of penal laws.