Article 7When light felonies are punishable

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal Code

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Light felonies are only punishable when they are consummated (fully committed). Attempted or frustrated light felonies are generally not punishable — except when committed against persons or property.

Official text — Act No. 3815

When light felonies are punishable.

-Light felonies are punishable only when they have been consummated, with the exception of those committed against persons or property.

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

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