Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 312

Occupation of real property or usurpation of real rights in real rights in property.

Article 312

ART. 312. Occupation of real property or usurpation of real rights in real rights in property.—Any person who, by means of violence against or intimidation of persons, shall take possession of any real property or shall usurp any real rights in property belonging to another, in addition to the penalty incurred for the acts of violence executed by him, shall be punished by a fine of from 50 to 100 per centum of the gain which he shall have obtained, but not less than 75 pesos. If the value of the gain cannot be ascertained, a fine of from 200 to 500 pesos shall be imposed.

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