Basic Principles in Criminal Law
Basic Principles in Criminal Law Definitions Criminal Law – “that branch or division of law which defines crimes, treats of their nature, and provides for their punishment Crime – an act committed or omitted in violation of a public law. For bidding or commanding it Characteristics 1. GENERAL - Criminal law is binding on all persons who live or sojourn in Philippine territory (Art. 14, NCC) o EXCEPTIONS: “except as provided in the treaties and laws of preferential application 2. TERRITORIAL - Criminal laws undertake to punish crimes committed within the Philippine territory - AS A RULE: penal laws of the Philippines are enforceab...