Article 18Accomplices

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

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Accomplices are those who cooperate in the commission of the crime by previous or simultaneous acts, but whose cooperation was not indispensable. They receive a lesser penalty than principals.

Official text — Act No. 3815

Accomplices.

-Accomplices are those persons who, not being included in article 17, cooperate in the execution of the offense by previous or simultaneous acts.

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

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