Light threats.
Article 283
ART. 283. Light threats.—A threat to commit a wrong not constituting a crime, made in the manner expressed in subdivision 1 of the next preceding article, shall be punished by arresto mayor.
Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 283
Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 283
Other provisions in CHAPTER TWO
- Article 278: Exploitation of minors.
- Article 279: Additional penalties for other offenses.
- Article 280: Qualified trespass to dwelling.
- Article 281: Other forms of trespass.
- Article 282: Grave threats.
- Article 284: Bond for good behavior.
- Article 285: Other light threats.
- Article 286: Grave coercions.
- Article 287: Light coercions.
- Article 288: Other similar coercions—(Compulsory purchase of merchandise and payment of wages by means of tokens).
CitationAct No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 283 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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