The Revised Penal Code, Book II [Clothbound]

Lawless are they that make their wills their law.

— William Shakespeare

This is not the fi rst time that the author would be publishing a book amidst request of law students and bar reviewees and yet overcoming the delay of coming up with this material, could be likened to a sea of deep appreciation from readers engulfi ng all unfathomable emotions. From the time my Book One of the Revised Penal Code, Criminal Law Made Easy, was released, law students and bar reviewees have been constantly following up the publication of its sequel, Book Two, Crimes and Penalties. It is very inspiring to know that the Philippine Military Academy has chosen to use my Book One as the offi cial text book of the academy. Hopefully, Book Two shall follow as its offi cial text book too. Considering the many special criminal laws that we have now, I decided to incorporate in my Book Two special criminal laws, their effects and their amendments to the Revised Penal Code to keep the students of law and even practitioners abreast with updates in law and jurisprudence. Knowing that the author’s books are given value by the academe, colleagues and friends, brings a magnitude of joy that is simply incomparable. Furthermore, the challenges in writing each book give a strong feeling that greatly crafts and molds one’s pedagogy.

The complexity of the subject makes it imperative to present the topics in a clear and simple language for easier understanding. The many illustrative cases and examples including applications of the law to given problems were carefully designed for each reader to get a good grasp of the elements and concepts of the law. Although this book is intended primarily for law students and bar candidates, it is of sincerest hope that other students, law practitioners, the bench, as well as those merely fascinated with the penal laws ofcountry would fi nd this humble work useful and instructional.

The writer owes his passion, mission and vision in writing this book to the encouraging words of students, friends and loved ones who continue to inspire him in his life-long journey in this noble profession. This work would not have been possible without the support of a lot of people too many to mention. They know who they are and the writer owes them a tremendous gratitude for the realization of this humble work. Special thanks and heartfelt gratitude go to my wife Imelda, daughters Lorelie, Karen Mae and Abegail and sons Shieldon, Job Vernon, Hanz Zoilo and Jan Charlo for providing constant inspiration, support, love and attention; to Renz Jan Ugay Tamondong and Laura F. Quinto whose zeal and energy in the preparation and drafting of this book had made possible its publication and to my partners, associates and offi ce staff in the Law Firm for their invaluable technical and professional assistance and who unselfi shly lent their time and provided research materials available whenever needed. To Atty. Louella Xylee Apilado who shared her valued time and effort in special research, my special and profound appreciation.