When light felonies are punishable.
Article 7
ART. 7. When light felonies are punishable.—Light felonies are punishable only when they have been consummated, with the exception of those committed against persons or property.
Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 7
Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 7
Other provisions in CHAPTER ONE
- Article 3: Definition.
- Article 4: Criminal liability.
- Article 5
- Article 6: Consummated, frustrated, and attempted felonies.
- Article 8: Conspiracy and proposal to commit felony.
- Article 9: Grave felonies, less grave felonies and light felonies.
- Article 10: Offenses not subject to the provisions of this Code.
CitationAct No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 7 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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