it refers to any violation or infraction of the existing policies, laws, rules and regulations of the society

is an act omitted or committed in violation of public law forbidding nor commanding it;

an act or omission punishable by special laws;

an act or omission punishable by the RPC;

an act against simple rules and regulations like city or municipal ordinances;

against the bible

outward movement tending to produce effect.

criminal intent

A person purposely commits a criminal act when they desire to engage in criminal conduct to cause a particular criminal result.

Anatomy of a Crime

the means or instrument used in the commission of the crime

the reason or cause why a person or group of persons will perpetrate a crime.

Chance or twist of fate, consist of the acts by a person that enables another person or group of persons to perpetrate the crime.

Scientific Formula of Crime

is that branch or division of law which defines crime, treats of their nature, and provides for their punishment.

Sources of Criminal Law

REVISED PENAL CODE (ACT NO.??)

Characteristics of Criminal Law

laws apply to all (Filipinos and foreigners)

laws apply within the Philippine territory only.

laws cannot punish previous crimes committed after a law is enacted.

effectivity of the Revised Penal Code

a harmful consequence (oppressive outcome of an act)

“in flagrante delicto”