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Subject: E. Penalties
Topic: Accessory Penalties - Article 25

Scenario:

John was convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment for five years. Along with his prison sentence, the court also imposed accessory penalties on him in accordance with Article 25 of the Revised Penal Code. Answer the following questions based on the given scenario:

1. What are the accessory penalties that may be imposed on John?
2. Explain each of these accessory penalties and their corresponding effects or consequences.
3. Is the imposition of accessory penalties mandatory or discretionary for the court? Explain.
4. What factors may the court consider in determining whether to impose accessory penalties on a convicted person?
5. Can accessory penalties be imposed separately from the principal penalty? Provide an explanation.

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