What is the penalty for Intentional abortion if the perpetrator uses violence upon the pregnant woman?
Intentional abortion using violence upon the pregnant woman is punished by reclusion temporal.
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 does the penalty for frustrated Parricide, Murder, or Homicide compare to the penalty for the consummated crimes?
Penalty for frustrated parricide, murder, or homicide may be lowered by one degree by the court.
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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How is the penalty for an attempt to commit Parricide, Murder, or Homicide determined?
Courts may reduce the penalty by one degree for attempt to commit parricide, murder, or homicide.
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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.
Under Article 251, if a death occurs during a tumultuous affray, and the person who inflicted the fatal blow cannot be identified, who is held liable?
If death occurs in a tumultuous affray, those who inflicted serious physical injuries suffer prision mayor.
