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Article 178Using fictitious name and concealing true name

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

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Using fictitious name and concealing true name.

Official text — Act No. 3815

Using fictitious name and concealing true name.

-The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not to exceed 500 pesos shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the execution of a judgment or causing damage.

Any person who conceals his true name and other personal circumstances shall be punished by arresto menor or a fine not to exceed 200 pesos.

Source: lawphil.net (Act No. 3815 as amended)

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