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Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 338

Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 338

Simple seduction.

Article 338

ART. 338. Simple seduction.—The seduction of a woman who is single or a widow of good reputation, over twelve but under eighteen years of age, committed by means of deceit, shall be punished by arresto mayor.

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