Article 3Definition
ELI5— what this means for you
A felony is an act or omission punishable by the RPC. Felonies are committed either intentionally (dolo — you meant to do it) or through negligence/imprudence (culpa — you were careless).
Key point
Dolo = intentional crime. Culpa = crime through negligence.
Official text — Act No. 3815
Definition.
-Acts and omissions punishable by law are felonies (delitos).
Felonies are committed not only by means of deceit (dolo) but also means of fault (culpa).
There is deceit when the act is performed with deliberate intent; and there is fault when the wrongful act results from imprudence, negligence, lack of foresight, or lack of skill.
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