I

Tony was invited to drinking spree by friends. After having had a drink too many, Tony and Steve had a
heated argument, during which Tony stabbed Steve. As a result, Steve suffered serious physical injuries.
May the intoxication of Tony be considered aggravation or mitigating?

II

What are the three cardinal features or main characteristics of Philippine Criminal Law?

III

Clark an eight-year old boy is fond of watching the television program “Zeo Rangers”. One evening
while he was engrossed watching his favorite television show, Louise changed the channel. This enraged
Clark who got his father’s revolver, and without warning, shot Louise at the back of her head causing her
instantaneous death. Is Clark criminally liable?

IV

Distinguish, in their respective concepts and legal implications, between crimes mala in se and crimes
mala prohibita.

What is an impossible crime? Is the latter really a crime? Explain.

VI

What is the Doctrine of Implied Conspiracy?

VII

Distinguish between recidivism and quasi-recidivism.

IX

When would the Indeterminate Sentence Law be inapplicable?

Immediately after murdering Bob, Jake went to his mother to seek refuge. His mother told him to hide
in the maid’s quarters until she finds a better place for him to hide. After two days, Jake transferred to
his aunt’s house. A week later, Jake was apprehended by the police

Can Jake’s mother and aunt be made criminally liable as accessories to the crime of murder? Explain. (3
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