What is the penalty for Intentional abortion if the perpetrator uses violence upon the pregnant woman?
If a person intentionally causes an abortion and uses any violence upon the person of the pregnant woman, the penalty shall be reclusion temporal (Article 256, Revised Penal Code). The use of violence elevates the seriousness of the crime, reflecting the added harm inflicted upon the mother. This penalty is the most severe for intentional abortion, absent other higher qualifying factors.
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