What penalties are imposed for Intentional abortion committed without the woman’s consent or only with her consent?
Intentional abortion without consent is punished by prision mayor, while with consent is punished by prision correccional.
What crime is committed when a person causes an abortion by violence but without the intention to do so?
Causing an abortion unintentionally but through violence is punished by prision correccional.
What is the penalty for a woman who practices abortion upon herself or consents to another person doing so?
Woman practicing abortion upon herself or consenting receives prision correccional medium/maximum, unless for dishonor.
What is the penalty for the parents of a pregnant woman who cause an abortion with her consent to conceal her dishonor?
Parents causing abortion with the woman’s consent to conceal dishonor suffer prision correccional medium/maximum.
How are physicians or midwives penalized if they cause or assist in causing an abortion?
Physicians or midwives causing abortion suffer the maximum penalty under Article 256 due to abuse of skill.
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What is the offense committed by a pharmacist who dispenses an abortive substance without a proper prescription?
Pharmacists dispensing abortives without prescription suffer arresto mayor and a fine up to P100,000.
What is the responsibility and penalty imposed upon a person who kills their adversary in a duel?
Killing an adversary in a duel is punished by reclusion temporal; injuries are penalized according to their nature.
What is the penalty for duel participants when no physical injuries have been inflicted?
If no physical injuries result from a duel, combatants suffer arresto mayor, and the seconds are punished as accomplices.
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What is the penalty for a public officer who abandons office to evade preventing or prosecuting a crime against persons?
Abandoning office to evade duty for preventing or prosecuting serious crimes is punished by prision correccional.
What is the penalty if a public officer abandons office to evade the duty of preventing, prosecuting, or punishing any other crime?
Abandoning office to evade duties related to any other crime results in the penalty of arresto mayor.
