When is the penalty for Rape elevated to reclusion perpetua to death based on the means used or the resulting harm to the victim?
Rape committed with a deadly weapon, by multiple persons, or causing the victim’s insanity incurs death penalty.
What is the distinction in penalty for Mutilation concerning the organ of reproduction versus any other body part?
Mutilating an essential organ of reproduction results in reclusion perpetua; other intentional mutilations incur prision mayor.
When are Less serious physical injuries considered aggravated, requiring an additional fine?
Less serious injuries inflicted with intent to offend or adding ignominy incur an additional fine up to P50,000.
What constitutes Serious physical injuries resulting in complete loss of mental capacity, and what is the corresponding penalty?
Serious injuries resulting in insanity, imbecility, impotence, or blindness are penalized with prision mayor.
What is the penalty for inflicting less serious physical injuries upon one’s parents or a person in authority?
Inflicting less serious injuries on parents or persons in authority is punished by prision correccional.
What are the qualifying circumstances related to law enforcement custody or public viewing that mandate the death penalty for Rape?
Rape committed while the victim is in police custody or in full view of their family mandates the death penalty.
What penalty is imposed if a victim of serious physical injuries loses the use of a major body part or is permanently incapacitated for their usual work?
Loss of a major sense or limb, or incapacity for habitual work, results in prision correccional medium/maximum.
What constitutes the first form of Slight physical injuries, and what is the penalty?
Injuries causing incapacity or requiring medical assistance for one to nine days are punished by arresto menor.
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How are serious physical injuries that result in deformity or prolonged incapacity for more than 90 days penalized?
Injuries causing deformity or incapacity for work exceeding 90 days are punished by prision correccional minimum/medium.
What is the penalty for slight physical injuries that do not prevent the victim from engaging in habitual work or require medical assistance?
Causing slight injuries that do not prevent work nor require medical aid is punished by arresto menor or a fine.
