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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an element of the crime of Piracy under Article 122 of the Revised Penal Code as amended?

Answer 1

B. The offender is a passenger or crew member

Under the Revised Penal Code, piracy is committed by persons not part of the complement or passengers. Hence, being a passenger disqualifies one as a principal.

Question 2

Which law allows even passengers or crew members to be charged with piracy in Philippine waters?

Answer 2

D. P.D. 532

P.D. 532 broadens the definition to include any person, whether part of the crew or a passenger.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an element of the crime of Piracy under Article 122 of the Revised Penal Code as amended?

Answer 3

B. The offender is a passenger or crew member

Under the Revised Penal Code, piracy is committed by persons not part of the complement or passengers. Hence, being a passenger disqualifies one as a principal.

Question 4

Which law allows even passengers or crew members to be charged with piracy in Philippine waters?

Answer 4

D. P.D. 532

P.D. 532 broadens the definition to include any person, whether part of the crew or a passenger.